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The  Books  Boys  Like  Best 


Give  me  a highwayman,  and  I was  full  to 
the  brim ; a Jacobite  would  do,  but  the  high- 
wayman was  my  favorite  dish.  I can  still 
hear  that  merry  clatter  of  hoofs  along  the 
moonlit  lane;  night  and  the  coming  of  day 
are  still  related  in  my  mind  with  the  doings 
of  John  Rann  or  Jerry  Abershaw;  and  the, 
words  ‘ postchaise / the  ‘ great  North  Road,’ 
' ostler'  and  ‘nag’  still  sound  in  my  ears  like 
poetry.  One  and  all,  at  least,  and  each  with 
his  particular  fancy,  we  read  story  books  in 
childhood,  not  for  eloquence  or  character  or 
{thought,  but  for  some  quality  of  the  brute  in- 
cident.— Robert  Louis  Stevenson. 

The  boys  in  question  are*  those  from  ten  to 
jsixteen.  Within  this  period  there  falls  from 
two  to  four  years,  often  called  “the  reading 
age.”  At  this  time  the  average  boy  will  read 
anywhere  from  one  to  three  or  four  books  a 
week,  if  he  has  opportunity.  I received  re- 
cently a letter  from  the  Efficiency  Teacher  in 
the  Public  School  System  of  a large  suburban 
city.  A list  of  ninety-eight  books  was  en- 
closed, representing  the  reading  of  a boy  dur- 
ing his  summer’s  vacation. 

One  of  the  managers  of  the  Circulation 
Department  of  the  Curtis  publications  was 
sked  what  premiums  in  their  “Book  of 
?rizes”  were  most  popular  with  the  tens  of 
thousands  of  boys  who  sell  their  publications. 
With  more  than  five  hundred  articles  listed, 
all  chosen  especially  to  delight  the  boy-heart, 
the  boys,  he  said,  asked  for  books  oftener  than 
for  any  other  one  thing.  In  a recent  survey 
made  in  Rochester,  N.  Y.,  when  the  question 
was  asked  of  the  school  children  as  to  what 
they  did  between  Friday  afternoon  and  the 
following  Monday,  it  was  discovered  that  they 
spent  the  largest  percentage  of  their  time 
reading.  A study  was  also  made  of  the  “hob- 
bies” of  923  boys,  and  again  it  was  found  that 
boys  spend  more  time  reading  than  in  any 
other  recreation. 

This  recreational  reading  holds  for  boys 
^hree  big  reading  interests.  First  and  fore- 
most the  boy  is  passionately  fond  of  stories  of 
adventure;  and  (2)  almost  of  like  concern  to 
him  are  the  “What  and  How  to  Do”  books; 
and  (3)  the  books  of  information  appeal  al- 
most equally  strongly,  for  the  average  boy  is 
keen  to  know  something  about  everything  and 
everything  about  something. 

We  know  so  well,  are  reminded  so  often  of 
the  power  and  influence  of  the  good  book  and 
great,  and  of  the  one  book  even  that  has  so 
often  determined  life  issues  in  the  lives  of  our 
noble  great,  that  we  have  failed  for  the  most 
part  to  observe  the  influence  for  good  of  the 
boys’  recreational  reading  books.  Personally, 
I believe  such  books  influence  him  for  good 
or  ill  as  profoundly  as  his  play  activities,  of 


Macmillan  & Co. 


which  after  all  they  are  a vital  part.  As  with 
his  play,  the  needful  thing  is  that  there  should 
be  understanding  and  direction  of  his  read- 
ing interests. 

Our  time  is  rapidly  learning  the  educational 
worth  of  the  play  instinct;  its  value  in  devel- 
oping children  both  mentally  and  morally. 
Playgrounds  and  gymnasiums  are  fast  be- 
coming schools  for  exercising  morals  as  well 
as  muscles.  And  this  is  accomplished,  not  so 
much  by  introducing  novel  games  or  new 
forms  of  play  activity,  but  by  giving  intelli- 
gent direction  to  the  play  instinct  as  it  ex- 
presses itself  through  the  games  and  play  ac- 
tivities generations  old. 

So  it  should  be  with  the  boy  and  his  books. 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


Let  his  taste  and  interest  be  the  criterion  of 
judgment,  then  direct  and  guide  him  in  the 
choice  of  books.  Find  the  stories  in  which 
the  heroes  have  the  characteristics  the  boy  so 
much  admires — men  of  unquenchable  courage, 
immense  resourcefulness,  absolute  fidelity, 
conspicuous  greatness.  Of  course,  he  is  al- 
ways growing  out  of  such  books  as  he  is 
growing  out  of  his  clothes.  But  while  the 
growing  process  is  going  on  we  should  be  as 
mindful  to  gratify  his  taste  for  particular 
books  as  for  particular  clothes — short  pants, 
for  instance;  and,  if  carefully  led,  will  he  not 
in  time  take  as  naturally  to  the  really  great 
literature  as  he  at  last  naturally  turns  to  long 
trousers? 

Ours  is  the  privilege  of  exercising  all  our 
skill  and  cunning  to  introduce  the  boy  to 
those  great  books  which  become  life  long 
friends.  Is  it  not  probable  that  the  boy  will 
be  more  interested  in  our  noblest  books  if  we 
are  concerned  about  the  books  he  likes  best? 
If  we  will  meet  him,  work  with  him  on  his 
own  level  of  reading  interests,  I fancy  it  will 
be  much  easier  to  guide  the  boy  to  our  own 
mountain  top  levels  of  literature.  And  such 
fellowship,  will,  I believe,  disclose  the  fact 
that  the  best  of  the  books  that  the  boy  likes 
so  well  are  also  of  a sort  that  leave  “a  fine 
and  wholesome  feeling  in  the  mind,"  that  for 
him  they  are  just  the  kind  to  provide  “whole- 
some exercise  for  the  emotional  muscles  of 
the  spirit,  opening  up  new  windows  to  the 
imagination,  adding  some  line  or  color  to  the 
ideal  of  life.” 


In  the  studies  that  immediately  follow,  I 
have  endeavored  to  show  the  possibility  of 
character  culture  by  means  of  books  boys  like 
best.  In  the  early  teens  the  boy  is  a hero 
worshipper.  I have  made  use  of  this  boy- 
hood passion  in  arranging  the  boy’s  story 
books  according  to  his  heroes.  Then,  in  each 
instance,  studying  the  group  of  books  so 
listed,  I have  endeavored  to  answer  the  ques- 
tion— whatr  is  the  character  culture  value  of 
such  books.  Following  the  hero  lists  will  be 
found  the  “What  and  How  to  Do  Books”  and 
the  “Books  of  Information/’  In  each  instance, 
briefly,  I have  offered  suggestions  as  to  the  [ 
possible  influence  of  these  books  in  the  boy’s  I 
moral  awakening  and  mental  development. 

Obviously,  even  though  the  books  mentioned 
are  those  boys  like  best,  the  lists  are  not  for 
the  use  of  boys  but  their  leaders  and  mentors. 
Boys  are  not  interested  in  recreational  read- 
ing because  of  its  moral  benefits.  Like 
Stevenson,  they  read  story  books  “not  for  the 
eloquence  or  character  or  thought,  but  for 
some  quality  of  the  brute  incident.”  And  the 
“quality  of  the  brute  incident”  which  most  i 
appeals  is  action — there  must  be  “something  > 
doing”  all  the  time.  It  was  an  Irish  lady  who ; 
said:  “I  like  the  tears  and  the  laughter  laidj 

on  with  a trowel,  and  plenty  of  lords  andf 
ladies  and  I am  not  ashamed  to  say  so;  I! 
get  enough  of  rele  life  in  the  wurk.”  “Not* 
the  tears  but  the  laughter  and  plenty  of  action 
laid  on  with  a trowel”  is  the  way  the  red- 
blooded  boy  would  put  it,  and  neither  would 
he  be  ashamed  to  tell  you  his  opinion. 


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from  “the  boy  emigrants,”  by  noah  brooks.  Charles  Scribner’s  Sons 

Heroes  of  Adventure 

- " When 

We  gloriously  forget  ourselves,  and  plunge, 

Soul-forward,  headlong,  into  a book’s  profound ” 

Elizabeth  Barrett  Browning. 


That  kind  of  a book  for  a boy  is  the  story 
[ adventure.  Examine  any  list  prepared  by 
Orarians  of  the  books  boys  like  best  and 
du  will  find  that  more  than  half  of  them 
*e  tales  of  pure  adventure.  Why  this  abid- 
jg  passion  among  boys  in  their  teens  for 
ich  books? 

It  is  not  enough  to  say — because  boys  love 
:tion,  for  that  is  only  stating  the  problem  in 
lother  way.  Why  this  love  of  action?  Be- 
luse  the  boy  himself  is  growing,  expanding, 
iveloping;  now  "stirs  the  blood — to  bubble 
the  veins.”  Nature  is  creating  individuality 
the  boy.  From  this  time  forward  she  in- 
nds  that  he  shall  count  for  one,  and  by 
any  means  is  pulling,  pushing,  almost  hurl- 
g him  forward  toward  the  goal. 

In  this  development,  this  change  from 
Duth  into  potential  manhood,  imagination 
ays  a most  important  part.  And  in  quick- 
ling  and  conserving  imagination,  nothing  is 
ore  helpful  than  these  tales  of  adventure 
lat  “bid  the  boy  to  hope,  to  fill  his  heart  with 
sions  fair.”  Imagination  quickened  by  the 
Iventure  story,  tells  him  he,  too,  is  num- 
;red  among  those — 

“Inheritors  of  mighty  things,  who  own  a 
lineage  high.” 

Imagination’s  contribution  to  the  boy’s 
oral  development  is  not  less  marked.  The 
•eatest  possible  service  education  can  render 
to  train  the  boy  to  grasp  and  master  new 
tuations  as  they  constantly  present  them- 
lves  to  him;  and  what  helps  more  to  make 


such  adjustment  than  a lively  imagination; 
and  what  are  the  best  stories  of  adventure  but 
the  records  of  resourcefulness  in  the  face  of 
what  seems  to  be  insuperable  difficulty?  It  is 
this  element  in  “Robinson  Crusoe,”  “Swiss 
Family  Robinson,”  “Masterman  Ready,”  and 
similar  tales,  that  make  them  fresh  reading 
for  every  generation. 

“Fresh  reading  for  every  generation,”  for 
there  is  a time,  the  period  of  the  early  teens, 
that  nature  has  set  for  the  development  of 
personal  initiative  and  self-reliance.  Here- 
tofore, the  child  has  been  largely  influenced 
by  what  the  educator  calls  “the  race  mind.” 
But  now  the  break  comes,  it  is  nature’s  pur- 
pose to  make  something  new,  something  bet- 
ter. Says  Professor  Edward  St.  John  in  his 
“Stories  and  Story  Telling” : “It  is  now  that 
he  needs  the  exceptional  and  the  sensational 
to  spur  him  on  to  do  the  deeds  that  have  never 
yet  been  done.  Nature  now  seeks  to  stir  in 
every  one  the  impulse  to  rise  above  the  com- 
mon level  and  do  surpassing  things.  Hence 
the  impossible  hero  does  not  repel  and  may 
have  a real  pedagogical  value.” 

Is  it  too  much  to  conclude,  then,  that  when 
boys  read  stories  of  adventure,  if  they  only 
be  the  right  sort,  that  these  books  will  stimu- 
late such  initiative,  awaken  such  resourceful- 
ness as  will  aid  the  boy  to  change  capacity 
into  capability  and  so  vocationally  help  him 
to  find  himself.  Not  that  the  tale  of  adven- 
ture alone  will  do  this,  but  rightly,  purpose- 
fully used,  it  is  sure  to  do  its  share. 


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BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


Little  Men.  By  Alcott,  Louise  M.  376  pp. 
Illus.  Little.  $1.35. 

The  author’*  most  popular  book  for  boys. 

The  Cruise  of  the  “Ghost.”  By  Alden,  W. 
L.  210  pp.  14  Illus.  Harper.  60c. 

A sequel  to  “The  Moral  Pirates.”  The  boys,  with 
a young  naval  cadet,  cruise  in  a twenty-foot  catboat 
through  the  bays  along  the  south  shore  of  Long 
Island. 

The  Last  of  the  Chiefs.  By  Altsheler,  Jo- 
seph A.  Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

The  story  of  two  boys  who  join  a caravan,  cross- 
ing the  Western  plains  under  the  guide  of  an  Indian 
— the  last  of  the  chiefs.  Here  they  are  captured  by 
the  Indians,  and  their  experiences  and  adventures 
are  thrilling.  Later  they  return  to  the  East  to  dis- 
pose of  their  pelts. 

Cruise  of  the  “Cachalot.”  By  Bullen,  F.  T. 
Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

I've  never  read  anything  that  equals  it  in  its  deep- 
sea  wonder  and  mystery. — Rudyard  Kipling. 

The  Boy  Emigrants.  By  Brooks,  Noah.  Illus. 
in  color.  Scribners.  $2.oon. 

Out  on  the  Western  plains,  when  a certain  family 
became  so  large  that  the  pie  wouldn’t  go  round,  two 
of  the  boys  decided  to  strike  out  for  themselves. 
The  story  of  their  adventures  is  told  in  “The  Boy 
Emigrants.” 

Track’s  End.  By  Carruth,  H.  Illus.  Har- 
per. $i.oon. 

The  story  of  loyalty  to  duty  in  the  face  of  what 
seemed  insuperable  difficulties. 

Two  Years  Before  the  Mast.  By  Dana,  R. 
H.  Illus.  by  E.  Boyd  Smith.  Houghton. 
$1.50.  Everyman's  Lib.  Ed.  Cloth,  40c.; 
Leather,  80c. 

A voyage  around  the  Horn  and  to  California, 
about  seventy-five  years  ago.  Leads  all  others  as  the 
book  best  descriptive  of  the  life  of  the  American 
sailor. — E.  S.  Brooks. 

Hans  Brinicer.  By  Dodge,  M.  M.  Scrib- 
ner, $2.oon.  Illus.  in  color  by  George 


Wharton  Edwards.  Grosset.  60  c.  n. ; Every- 
man’s Lib.  Cloth,  40c. ; Leather,  80c. 

The  story  of  a Holland  boy.  He  and  his  companions 
make  a trip  on  skates  from  the  Hague  to  Amsterdam. 
It  is  a book  that  will  both  interest  and  profit. 

Cattle  Ranch  to  College.  By  Doubleday, 
Russell.  347  pp.  33  Illus.  Everyboy's 
Library.  6oc.n. 

A true  story  of  the  life  of  a boy  in  the  Far  West: 
fighting  Indians,  hunting,  mining,  “broncho-busting,” 
and  cattle-ranching. 

Robinson  Crusoe.  By  DeFoe,  D.  Illus.  in 
color.  Jacobs.  $i.oon.  illustrated  by  the 
Brothers  Rhead.  363  pp.  Harper.  $1.50. 

Founded  on  the  actual  experience  of  Alexander 
Selkirk,  cast  away  on  an  uninhabited  island.  By  per- 
sistent industry  he  builds  himself  a comfortable  home. 
His  difficulties  are  prodigious,  but  by  perseverance  he 
overcomes  them  all. 

Adventures  of  Billy  Topsail.  By  Duncan, 
N.  Revell.  $1.2511. 

A story  relating  to  experiences  of  the  life  of  the 
fisher  lads  of  Labrador.  Clean,  wholesome  and  stimu- 
lating. 

Ross  Grant,  Tenderfoot.  By  Garland,  J. 
384  pp.  9 Illus.  Penn.  $1.2511. 

The  struggle  for  a Wyoming  mining  claim  and  the 
part  a boy  played  in  it. 

Jack,  The  Young  Ranchman.  By  Grinnell, 
G.  B.  Illus.  Stokes.  $1.10. 

The  story  of  a New  York  boy,  who,  on  account  of 
his  health,  at  the  age  of  fourteen,  goes  West  and 
lives  on  his  uncle’s  ranch  six  months.  It  recounts  his 
experiences,  tells  how  he  learns  to  ride  and  shoot, 
and  of  his  interest  in  the  Indians  and  the  collection 
of  Indian  relics,  and  of  several  exciting  hunts  for  big 
game. — Kern. 


*A  new  edition  of  DeFoe’s  masterpiece,  with  over 
100  pen-and-ink  drawings,  head  and  tail  pieces,  bor- 
ders, and  decorations  done  in  old  wood-cut  style.  The 
illustrations  were  made  the  object  of  a special  trip 
to  the  island  of  Tobago,  where  DeFoe  placed  his  great 
character,  and  all  the  illustrative  material  is  direct 
from  sketches  from  life  made  on  the  island. 


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FROM  “APAUK,  CALLER  OF  BUFFALO,”  BY  J.  W.  SCHULTZ 

Houghton  Mifflin  Co. 


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BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


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The  Lost  Prince.  By  Burnett,  F.  Hodgson. 
500  pp.  16  Illus.  Century.  $i-35n. 

The  boy  hero  is  a prince  who  does  not  know  he 
is  one,  though  he  has  always  the  noble  image  of  a 
prince  before  him.  After  many  unusual  experiences, 
he  comes  into  his  own  and  nobly  serves  his  beloved 
Samavia. 

The  Young  Alaskans.  By  Hough,  Emerson. 
292  pp.  5 Illus.  Harper.  $1.25. 

Three  boys  are  cast  away  in  a dory  in  a wild 
Alaskan  bay.  Here,  in  spite  of  danger  and  hard- 
ship, they  have  the  time  of  their  lives. 

The  Ranch  on  the  Oxhide.  By  Inman, 
Henry.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  60c. 

“Buffalo  Bill”  and  Custer  are  characters  in  this 
story  of  frontier  life  in  Kansas,  when  wolves,  pan- 
thers, buffaloes  and  Indians  were  familiar  sights  to 
the  ranchman. — Pittsburgh. 

Aztec  Treasure-House.  By  Janvier,  Thomas 
A.  Illus.  Harper.  $1.50. 

“The  plot  of  this  story  of  adventure  is  wild  enough 
to  satisfy  the  most  dime-novel-loving  boy.” — Caro- 
line M.  ’Hewins. 

Redney  McGaw.  By  McFarlane,  Arthur  E. 
Illus.  Everyboy’s  Librarv.  6oc.n. 

“Since  the  days  when  James  Otis’  ‘Toby  Tyler’ 
was  so  enthusiastically  received  by  juvenile  readers, 
there  has  been  no  more  refreshing  circus  story  than 
‘Redney  McGaw.’  ” — Lit.  Digest. 

Jim  Davis.  By  Masefield,  John.  Illus.  Every- 
boy’s Library.  6oc.n. 

“An  excellent  story  it  undoubtedly  is,  full  of  wild 
adventures,  pursuits  by  land  and  battles  by  sea,  and 
it  is  told  with  rare  simplicity.” — B.  Rev.  Dig. 

Martin  Hyde.  By  Masefield,  John.  303  pp. 
Illus.  Little.  $i.3on. 

Story  of  a Duke’s  messenger  at  the  time  of  the 
Monmouth  Rebellion  in  England.  Boys  proclaim  it 
a “great  book.” 

Dorymates.  By  Monroe,  Kirk.  357  pp.  16 
Illus.  Harper.  $1.25. 

A tale  of  the  fishing-banks  off  Newfoundland,  full 
of  lively  adventure.  The  story  gives  a graphic  de- 
scription of  the  varied  dangers  and  hardships  of  the 
deep-sea  fishermen. 

Wrecking  Master.  By  Paine,  R.  D.  8 Illus. 
Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

A story  of  the  Florida  reefs,  where  the  business  of 
saving  wrecked  ships  is  one  calling  for  skill,  daring 
and  courage  of  a high  order. 

The  Voyage  of  the  “Hoppergrass.”  By  Pear- 
son, Edmund  Lester.  348  pp.  38  Illus. 
Macmillan.  $1.35. 

A number  of  boys  with  a delightful  old  sea  captain 
go  for  a cruise  on  a catboat.  The  adventures  which 
they  have,  ranging  from  the  exciting  through  the 
amusing  to  the  ridiculous,  as  they  explore  the  rivers, 
the  bays,  the  ocean  and  the  small  towns  of  the  New 
England  coast,  make  up  the  story. 

Stolen  Treasure.  By  Pyle,  Howard.  8 Illus. 
Harper.  $1.25. 

Stories  of  buccaneers  and  pirates  and  of  brave, 
law-abiding  men  who  match  them  in  deeds  of  daring. 
The  stories  hold  spellbound  readers,  young  and  old. 

The  Gold  Seekers  of  ’49.  By  Sabin,  Edwin 
L.  336  pp.  5 Illus.  Lippincott.  $i.25n. 

What  it  meant  for  men  to  make  their  way  across 
the  plains,  bound  for  the  the  Land  of  Gold,  and  what 
happened  when  they  reached  there,  though  told  in 
fascinating  story  form  is  all  set  down  with  due  re- 
gard to  accuracy. 

Kidnapped.  By  Stevenson,  R.  L.  $1.50.  Illus. 
by  N.  E.  Wyeth.  Scribner.  $2.25.  Every- 
man’s Lib.  Ed.  Cloth.  40c. ; Leather,  80c. 
Memoirs  of  the  adventures  of  David  Balfour  in 
the  years  1751*.  How  he  was  kidnapped  and  cast 
away;  his  sufferings  on  a desert  isle;  his  journey  in 
the  wild  Highlands;  his  acquaintance  with  Alan 


Breck  Stewart  and  other  notorious  Highland  Jaco- 
bites, with  all  that  he  suffered  at  the  hands  of  his 
uncle,  Ebenezer  Balfour  of  Shaws,  falsely  so  called. 
— One  of  the  best  books  of  its  kind  ever  written. 

Treasure  Island.  By  Stevenson  R.  L.  Illus. 
Everyboy’s  Library.  60c. n.  Illus.  by  Wal- 
ter Paget.  Scribner.  $ 1.25m 

A tale  of  pirates  and  treasure-trove.  A boy’s  book, 
full  of  adventure,  and  also  abounding  in  beautiful 
descriptions  in  the  unique  style  of  the  author. 

Buccaneers  and  Pirates  of  Our  Coast.  By 
Stockton,  F.  R.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Lib. 
6oc.n. 

A story  of  the  origin  of  the  Buccaneers  and  the 
order  of  Piracy,  giving  a brief  history  of  about  all 
the  noted  pirates  from  the  time  of  Columbus  to  their 
extinction,  Captain  Kidd,  being  the  last  and  one  of 
the  most  notorious. 

Gold  Seeking  on  the  Dalton  Trail.  By 
Thompson,  A.  R.  352  pp.  n Illus.  Little. 
$i.3on. 

The  stirring  adventures  of  two  New  England  boys, 
who  went  gold-seeking  in  Alaska  and  the  far  North- 
west. 

To  the  Land  of  the  Caribou.  By  Tomlin- 
son, Paul  G.  Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

A yawl  had  been  purchased  by  a group  of  Prince- 
ton men  for  presentation  to  Dr.  Grenfell,  and  four 
undergraduates,  with  a Newfoundland  skipper,  made 
up  the  crew  that  sailed  from  New  York  to  Labrador. 
The  story  tells  all  about  their  trip. 

The  Cruise  of  the  “Cormorant.”  By  Verrill, 
A.  H.  332  PP-  34  Ulus.  Holt.% i-35n. 

Tells  how  two  American  boys  with  their  uncle  s 
help,  delivered  his  yacht  from  New  York  to  its  new 
owner  in  Barbodos.  “In  Morgan’s  Wake  is  a sequei, 
and  equally  interesting  and  even  more  iniorming. 

An  American  Crusoe.  By  Verrill,  A H.  251 
pp.  Illus.  Dodd.  $i.25n.  . 

Provided  only  with  the  clothes  he  wore  ana  a jack- 
knife, a castaway  on  a West  Indian  islet,  not  only 
keeps  himself  alive  for  two  years  but  furnishes  him- 
self with  many  of  the  comforts  of  life  and,  of  course, 
find9  a buried  treasure. 

Fur  Trail  Adventurers.  By  Wallace,  Dilion. 
320  pp.  Illus.  McClurg.  $1.2511. 

Phil,  disgraced  at  college,  is  sent  to  the  Thunder 
Bay  District  there  to  learn  of  Ezra  Doddi  a“ -°*d 
woodsman,  some  of  the  essential  things.  Trapping, 
big  game  hunting,  snowshoeing,  camping,  and  adven- 
tures with  the  Indians  aid  in  developing  Phil  and 
offer  for  boys  interesting  reading. 

Ungava  Bob.  By  Wallace,  Dillon.  Illus. 

Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

A thrilling  story  that  will  interest  every  reader 
though  written  for  boys.  Mr.  Wallace  Pl^urc*fw.^ 
wonderful  vividness  the  fearful  cold,  isolation  of  the 
people  who  venture  into  the  wild  for  fur  animals,  the 
strange  superstitions  of  Indians  and  Eskimos,  a 
yet  the  touch  of  nature  that  makes  the  far-away 
people  akin  to  all  the  rest  of  the  world. 

The  Gaunt  Grey  Wolf.  By  Wallace,  Dillon. 
Illus.  Revell.  $1.25.  „ A „ 

“Ungava  Bob”  reappears  in  “The  Gaunt  Grey 
Wolf,”  “Shad”  Trowbridge  is  the  boy  who  has  the 
time  of  his  life”  with  “Bob”  in  the  wilds  0 ^ f»r*»W 
Labrador.  As  trappers  together,  they  have  .those 
unusual  adventures  that  thrill  the  heart  and  atathe 
blood  of  boys  as  they  are  told  about  in  books  written 
by  such  rattling  good  story-tellers  as  Dillon  Wallace. 

Swiss  Family  Robinson.  By  Wyss,  J.  D.  Il- 
lus. in  color.  Jacobs.  $in.  Introduction 
by  William  Dean  Howells.  Illustrations 
from  sketches  made  in  the  tropics  by 
Louis  Rhead.  Harper,  $1.50;  Everyman’s 
Lib.  Ed.,  Cloth,  40c.;  Leather,  80c. 

The  story  of  a family  of  castaways;  a modern  Robin- 
son Crusoe,  with  an  entire  family  instead  of  a single 
• idividual.  Has  all  the  power  of  the  companion  vol- 

...U.'n.ti'nn  narnifanc,  anrt  nrrsfv^ranc*. 


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‘ivanhoe”  by  sir  Walter  scott.  The  Macmillan  Co. 


Heroes  of  Chivalry 


The  most  favorable  period  f r the  presen- 
tation of  the  story  or  life  of  service  is  in  the 
middle  teens.  Says  Professor  St.  John: 
“After  the  seventeenth  or  eighteenth  year  so 
strong  is  the  instinctive  tendency  toward  al- 
truism that  often  self-sacrifice  becomes  a 
pleasure,  and  is  sought  almost  as  an  end  in 
itself.”  The  cause  for  such  susceptibility  is 
found  in  the  fact  that  it  is  now  that  tender 
sentiment  stirs  the  moral  nature  to  its  very 
depths.  This  is  the  time  when  young  men  and 
maidens  dream  dreams  and  see  visions ; 
dreams  of  high  service,  visions  of  self- 
sacrifice  for  others. 

But  it  is  not  so  with  the  younger  boy.  He 
has  ideals,  but  they  are  personal,  how  he  may 
improve,  do  something  for  himself ; he  has 
passionate  yearnings,  thoughts  profound  and 
deep,  but  mostly  of  self.  “Mostly  of  self,'* 
because  he  is  growing  so  rapidly  physically 
and  mentally  and  emotionally.  It  is  this  rapid 
growth,  though,  generating  tremendous  en- 
ergy. which  offers  us  our  point  of  contact  for 
awakening  within  him  ideals  of  service.  His 
energy  needs  direction,  means  must  be  pro- 
vided for  the  boy  to  do  something.  Not  often 
do  you  find  boys  eagerly  responsive  to  the 
call  to  be  good;  but  to  do  good,  that  is  dif- 
ferent. Here  there  is  room  for  action  and 


that  appeals.  Impressive  proof  of  this  is 
found  in  the  willing  way  in  which  Boy  Scouts 
“Do  a Good  Turn  Daily.” 

Just  at  this  period,  too,  the  boy  is  most 
strongly  influenced  by  the  hero  who  does 
things,  especially  the  man  of  physical  prow- 
ess. This  is  why  the  athlete  sc  completely 
captivates  him.  Within  himself  stirs  increas- 
ing strength  and  the  hero  of  his  dreams  is  a 
man  strong  and  agile  and  skillful  in  physical 
competitions. 

But  other  heroes  attract  and  for  the  same 
reason.  What  he  admires  in  all  his  heroes 
is  the  wonderful,  the  startling,  the  sensational 
and,  given  any  man  who  does  things,  unusual 
things  that  appeal  to  the  boy  as  spectacular, 
and  he  is  quick  to  respond  with  an  interest 
that  is  keen  and  attentive. 

This  is  our  hope  in  presenting  the  heroes 
of  service.  For  the  moment,  the  boy  will  not 
be  so  much  interested  in  the  hero  because  of 
his  unselfish  service  or  splendid  self-sacrifice, 
for  it  is  not  the  quality  of  the  act  that  inter-  \ 
ests  him  so  much  as  the  quantity.  When  in 
heroic  service  men  do  things,  big  things,  big 
and  courageous  and  wonderful,  such  glorious 
deeds  are  bound  to  win  the  boy’s  approval 
and  applause.  It  is  so  as  regards  bold  knights 
who  in  the  olden  time  rode  forth  redressing 


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human  wrong;  and  it  may  be  so  as  regards 
our  modern  knights  of  service  if  only  they  be 
presented  in  the  same  picturesque  and  win- 
some way. 

Story  of  Roland.  By  Baldwin,  J.  415  pp.  16 
Illus.  Scribner.  $i-35n. 

The  legends  of  Charlemagne  become  under  Mr. 
Baldwin’s  magic  touch  a stirring  tale  of  romance  and 
chivalry.  Describing  daring  feats  and  great  exploits 
of  Roland,  worthiest  of  the  barons  of  France,  and  of 
Oliver  and  Reinold  and  Ogier  the  Dane,  heroes  who 
were  his  companions  in  arms. — Pittsburgh. 

John  Halifax,  Gentleman.  By  Craik,  D.  M. 
Illus.  Crowell.  $1.50. 

A famous  story  of  English  domestic  life.  John  Hali- 
fax is  a poor  lad,  who  wins  success  and  the  right 
to  bear  “without  abuse  the  grand  old  name  of  Gen- 
tleman.”— Pittsburgh. 

Sir  Marrok.  By  French,  Allen.  281  pp. 
Century.  $1.00. 

The  adventures  of  Sir  Marrok,  youngest  of  the 
knights  of  Uther  Pendragon,  who  was  chosen  to 
“cleanse  the  land  of  Bedegraine.” 

The  Court  of  King  Arthur.  By  Frost,  W.  H. 
Four  Illus  in  full  Color.  Scribner.  60c. 

He  has  succeeded  admirably  in  his  attempt  to  make 
the  doughty  knights  and  fair  ladies  of  old  seem  dis- 
tinct and  interesting  to  boys  and  girls  of  our  time. — 
Literary  Digest. 

A Knight  of  the  White  Cross.  By  Henty, 
G.  A.  400  pp.  12  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.35n. 

“Boys  like  stirring  adventures,  and  Mr.  Henty  is 
a master  of  this  method  of  composition.” — N.  Y. 

Times. 

Heroic  Legends.  By  Herbertson,  A.  G.  Cald- 
well. $i.5on. 

Stories  of  St.  George  and  the  dragon,  Robin  Hood, 
Richard  and  Blondel,  and  other  legends. 

Knights  of  the  Golden  Spur.  By  Holland, 
Rupert  Sargent.  313  pp.  13  Illus.  Cen- 
tury. $i.25n. 

A fascinating  story  of  historic  adventure. 

Historic  Heroes  of  Chivalry.  By  Holland, 
Rupert  S.  304  pp.  Illus.  Jacobs.  $1.50. 

Stories  of  the  chivalrous  heroes  of  history,  such  as 
Roland  and  Oliver;  the  Cid;  St.  Louis  of  France; 
William  Tell;  Bertrand  de  Guesclin;  Giovanni  dei 
Medici;  Gustavus  Vasa;  Sir  Francis  Drake;  Louis 
Grandpre,  etc. 

The  Boy's  King  Arthur.  Edited  by  Lanier, 
Sidney.  403  pp.  12  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.8on. 

Amid  all  the  strange  and  fanciful  scenery  of  these 
stories  character  and  ideals  of  character  remain  at  the 
simplest  and  purest. 

Stories  from  the  Faerie  Queene.  By  Mac- 
Leod, M.  395  pp.  88  Illus.  Stokes.  Cloth, 
$i.5on. 

Adventures  of  the  Red  Cross  knight,  the  perilous 
voyages  of  Sir  Guyon  in  search  of  the  Bower  of 
Bliss,  the  quest  of  Britomart,  the  warrior  princess, 
and  other  tales  of  brave  knights  and  fair  ladies. 

Dick  in  the  Desert.  By  Otis,  J.  Illus. 
Crowell.  35c. 

How  a young  boy  crossed  alone  the  Smoke  Creek 
desert  in  Nevada  to  procure  aid  for  his  wounded 
father. — Pittsburgh. 

Men  of  Iron.  By  Pyle,  Howard.  328  pp.  15 
Illus.  Harper.  $2.00. 

The  story  is  a romance  of  the  times  of  chivalry, 
the  scene  being  laid  in  the  England  of  King  Henry 
IV. 

Otto  of  the  Silver  Hand.  By  Pyle,  Howard. 
Scribner.  $2.00. 

Boy’s  life  in  the  days  of  robber  barons  in  Ger- 
many. The  hero  it  the  ton  of  a lord  who  has  been 


unjustly  disgraced  for  high  treason.  Entering  the 
service  of  a powerful  noble  as  a page,  the  lad  re- 
ceives military  training  and  quickly  rises  to  be  a 
knight. 

The  Story  of  King  Arthur  and  His 
Knights.  By  Pyle,  Howard.  312  pp.  48 
Illus.  Scribner.  $2.oon. 

In  the  story  of  King  Arthur,  Howard  Pyle  gives 
to  the  old  legend  an  entirely  fresh  charm. 

The  Story  of  Sir  Lancelot.  By  Pyle,  How- 
ard. 332  pp.  47  Illus.  Scribner.  $2.oon. 

The  vigor  and  beauty  of  the  drawings  and  the  high 
and  inspiring  quality  of  the  text  bring  these  immor- 
tal stories  more  clearly  and  satisfactorily  before  us 
than  ever  before. 

The  Story  of  the  Champions  of  the  Round 
Table.  By  Pyle,  Howard.  328  pp.  50 
Illus.  Scribner.  $2.oon. 

This  book  is  similar  in  scope,  style,  and  scheme 
of  illustrations  to  his  “Story  of  King  Arthur  and 
His  Knights.”  It  tells  the  story  of  the  Champions 
of  the  Round  Table  in  text  and  drawings  in  the  most 
poetic  and  spirited  way. 

The  Story  of  the  Grail  and  the  Passing 
of  Arthur.  By  Pyle,  Howard.  258  pp. 
39  Illus.  Scribner.  $2.oon. 

Dealing  with  the  most  famous  of  the  Arthurian 
legends  in  a poetical  and  dramatic  way,  this  volume, 
both  by  pictures  and  text,  will  prove  most  popular. 

The  Merry  Adventures  of  Robin  Hood.  By 
Pyle,  Howard.  296  pp.  49  Illus.  Scrib- 
ner. $2.7511. 

There  is  nobody  quite  like  Howard  Pyle,  after  all, 
when  it  comes  to  stories  for  children,  nobody  with  his 
peculiar  freshness  and  enthusiasm,  and  his  power  of 
choosing  quaint  and  lovely  settings  for  the  sometimes 
quiet,  sometimes  stirring  tales. 

Ivanhoe.  By  Scott,  Sir  Walter.  Illus.  Mac- 
millan. $1.25.  Everyman's  Lib.  Ed.  Cloth, 
40c. ; Leather,  80c. 

Romance  of  the  twelfth  century.  Introduces  Rich- 
ard Coeur-de-Lion  and  the  Templars.  Is  of  histori- 
cal value  for  its  graphic  pictures  of  the  Saxons  and 
Normans  in  England  after  the  Norman  occupation  of 
the  land,  and  its  side  references  to  the  crusades. 

Stories  from  Old  French  Romance.  By 
Wilmot-Buxton,  E.,M.  119  pp.  Stokes. 

75  c.n. 

These  versions  of  the  French  epics  retell  the  fasci- 
nating romances  of  Aucassin  and  Nicolette,  Constans 
the  Emperor,  Roland  and  Oliver,  the  Death  of  Roland, 
William  and  the  Werewolf  Ogier  the  Dane,  and  the 
Castle  of  Montauban,  with  the  vigor  an  charm  of  the 
original  stories,  for  children  of  from  eight  to  sixteen. 

Stories  of  Persian  Heroes.  By  Wilmot- 
Buxton,  E.  M.  Crowell.  $1.50. 

Legends  of  the  ancient  Kings  of  Persia,  their 
battles,  their  victories,  and  their  wonderful  escapes 
from  perils  of  every  kind. 

A Book  of  Golden  Deeds.  By  Yonge,  Char- 
lotte M.  454  pp.  Macmillan,  soc.n. 

A collection  of  stories  of  soul  stirring  deeds  that 
give  life  and  glory  to  history. 

Boy's  Ride.  By  Zollinger,  Gulielma.  Mc- 
Clurg.  $i.25n. 

The  scene  is  laid  in  England  about  1209.  The  story 
tells  how  Hugo  Aungerville  saves  the  young  Jos- 
celine  de  Aldithely  from  the  hands  of  the  men  of 
King  John. 

Rout  of  the  Foreigner.  By  Zollinger,  Guliel- 
ma. McClurg.  $i.25n. 

Attractive  story  of  the  thirteenth  century  in  Eng- 
land concerning  the  struggles  of  two  Bedfordshire 
lads  to  hold  their  father’s  and  uncle’s  lands  during 
his  absence.  Very  little  actual  history  of  the  times 
is  introduced  but  there  is  an  excellent  and  cqh- 
sistent  historical  atmosphere. 


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Heroes  of  Daring 


FROM  “CAREERS  OF  DANGER  AND  DARING,’ 
CLEVELAND  MOFFETT 

The  Century  Co. 


The  Story  of  Siegfried.  By 
Baldwin,  James.  3°°  PP-  ® 
Ulus.  Scribner.  $i-35n- 

It  has  our  most  hearty  approval  and 
recommendation  in  every  way,  not  only 
for  beauty  of  illusration,  which  is  of 
the  highest  order,  but  for  the  fas 
cinating  manner  in  which  the  old 
Norse  legend  is  told.  — The  Church 
man. 


A Story  of  the  Golden  Age.  By 
Baldwin,  James.  277  PP-  12 
Illus.  Scribner.  $i-35n. 

Professor  Baldwin  has  woven  into  an 
entertaining  narrative  the  ancient 
Greek  myths  and  legends,  the  heroes 
and  heroines  of  which  appeal  with 
irresistible  force  to  the  youthful  im- 
agination 


The  Modern  Vikings.  By  Boy- 
esen,  Hjalmar  H.  274  PP- 
10  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.25n. 
“fha-minaly  told  stories  of  boy-life 
in  The  Land  of  the  Midnight  Sun. 
The  tales  have  a delight  all  their  own. 

A Boy  of  the  First  Empire.  By 
Brooks,  Elbridge  S.  320  PP- 
Century.  $i-50- 

Virtually  a popular  life  of  Napoleon 
for  y»««g  folks. 


Somebody  has  said:  “It  is  the  first  step  that  costs;  but 
it  is  the  last  step  that  counts.”  Ambition  inspires  to  take 
the  first  step  and  perseverance  heartens  to  make  the  last. 
Perseverance— the  patient,  persistent,  indefatigable,  deter- 
mined  pursuit  of  a plan  to  the  very  uttermost— this  is  an 
indispensable  virtue  for  a boy  to  possess  if  ever  he  is 
going  to  amount  to  much  in  the  world  where  high  honor 
and  large  place  are  granted  only  to  those  who  °ven»«ne. 

Fortunately  for  the  boy,  nature,  as  always,  is  fitting  on 
his  side  Within  himself  is  triumph  and  defeat.  W'thin 
himself  are  mighty  resources-energy  of  body,  strength  o 
wifi  power  of  imagination,  depth  of  feeling  vividn^s  of 
thought.  These  are  the  capital  with  which  nature  has 
endowed  the  boy  to  engage  in  the  serious  business  of  . 
His  future  turns  on  the  disposition  he  makes  of  these 
resources,  whether  he  wastes  or  spends  them  tohisown 
hurt  or  help  Here  we  must  assist  him.  It  should  be  our 

business  to  so  inspire  him  that  the  doing ^ToaST" 
brine's  delight  rather  than  the  cowardice  of  despair. 

In  this  undertaking  books  help  mightily,  for  the  htro 
of  daring  have  all  the  characteristics  the  boy  so  much 

admires-unquenchable  courage,  immense 

absolute  fidelity,  conspicuous  greatness.  At  the  g 
• early  Adolescence,  people-people  of  masterful  personality 
-interest  and  influence  the  boy  tremendously.  And  the 
most  masterful  personality  of  all  is  the  man  who  does 
V things  big  things,  wonderful  things;  the  man  who  con- 
quers and  overcLes  in  the  face  of  the  heaviest  odds,  the 

Td^orT.”  Tor  ^boy,"^  fathe  stuff  of 

Us  ass  ari.12  rs 

swms  £ ..  * 

most  unattainable  undertakings  achieved. 

The  Story  of  Marco  Polo.  By  Brooks,  Noah.  250  pp. 
Illus  bv  Drake.  Century.  ?i-SO.  . . 

Retold  in  an  interesting  way  Wilde  $I.2^n. 

Lance  of  Kanana.  By  French,  H.  W.  172  PP-  6 Ulus. 

&&  the  daunts  "^for 

and  fortitude'  in’the  ^ ~ 

partfcukrly1  worthy'"  particular!?  well  done.”-*.  Y.  Even, no 

Adrift  on  an  Ice-Pan.  By  Grenfell,  W.  T.  Illus. 


...  - ON  AN 

Houghton.  75c-  . . . e ;ce  drifting  out  to  Bet, 

and  adbrave  rescue8 by ^ ^^Hmodon^thlt8  S^impt^and^l- 
“dy  ".'id  ffSTSM  volume.  An  absorbing,  graphic  name 
tive*  that  will  interest  readers  of  all  ages. 

By  Pike  and  Dyke.  By  Henty,  G.  A.  401  PP-  10  IIU'5 

ot  .ha'.  « “‘j 

lasting.” — St.  James  Gasette. 


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For  the  Temple.  By  Henty,  G.  A.  Illus. 
Scribner.  $1.5011. 

“Wherever  English  is  spoken  one  imagines  that  Mr. 
Henty’s  name  is  known.  Mr.  Henty  is  no  doubt 
the  most  successful  writer  for  boys.” — Review  of 
Reviews. 

Fighting  a Fire.  By  Hill,  Charles  T.  250 
pp.  30  Illus.  Century.  $1.50. 

Describing  the  perils,  hardships,  and  almost  daily 
heroism  of  a fireman’s  life. 

Wulnoth  the  Wanderer.  By  Inman,  H.  E. 
McClurg.  $1.50. 

Of  the  born  thrall,  the  nameless  and  landless  man 
who  aided  two  kings  to  gain  kingdoms;  of  his  wan- 
derings to  find  his  friends,  the  prince;  of  his  perils, 
and  warrings;  his  friendship  with  Alfred,  now  known 
as  the  Great,  and  his  love  for  Edgiva,  the  Beautiful. 

Adrift  in  the  Arctic  Ice-Pack.  By  Kane, 
Dr.  Elisha  Kent.  402  pp.  Outing.  $1.00. 

Dr.  Kane’s  narrative  gives  the  most  vivid  and  ac- 
curate account  that  has  ever  appeared  of  ship  life 
during  an  Arctic  winter. 

Olaf  The  Glorious.  By  Leighton,  Robert. 
350  pp.  7 Illus.  Scribner.  $1.3511. 

This  story  of  Olaf,  King  of  Norway,  opens  with 
his  being  found  living  as  a bond-slave  in  Esthonia, 
and  follows  him  through  his  romantic  youth  in  Rus- 
sia. Then  comes  his  adventure  as  a Viking,  his  raids 
upon  the  coasts  of  Scotland  and  England,  and  his 
conversion  to  Christianity.  He  returns  to  Norway 
as  King  and  converts  his  people  to  the  Christian 
faith. 

Careers  of  Danger  and  Daring.  By  Moffett, 
Cleveland.  420  pp.  Illus.  by  Jay  Ham- 
bidge  and  George  Varian.  Century.  $1.50. 

Real  incidents  in  the  lives  of  steeple-climbers, 
bridge-builders,  deep-sea  divers,  pilots,  firemen,  etc. 

Life  Savers.  By  Otis,  James.  Illus.  Dut- 
ton. $1.50. 

Story  of  the  United  States  life-saving  service,  tell- 
ing how  a little  boy  and  his  dog  were  saved  from  a 
wreck  on  the  New  Hampshire  coast  and  adopted  by 
the  crew  of  the  station. 

The  Lighthouse  Keepers.  By  Otis,  James. 
Dutton.  $1.50. 

The  story  of  the  United  States  lighthouse  service. 

Stories  from  the  Chronicles  of  the  Cid. 
By  Plummer,  Mary  W.  Illus.  Holt, 
goc.n. 

Presents  for  young  folks  a connected  narrative  of 
strong  personal  interest,  and  pictures  the  hero  as 
most  Spanish  children  probably  know  him.  Well 
chosen  quotations  from  Lockhart  and  effective  pictures 
are  included. 

Scottish  Chiefs.  By  Porter,  Jane.  Illus. 
Crowell.  $1.50. 

Romantic  tale  of  which  Wallace,  the  highly  ideal- 
ized champion  of  Bruce’s  fortunes,  is  hero;  I3th-i4th 
centuries.  Luxembourg  ed. 

Otto  of  the  Silver  Hand.  By  Pyle,  Howard. 
170  pp.  24  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.8on. 

The  story  is  well  and  strongly  written,  and  the 
interest  is  maintained  from  beginning  to  end. 

Jack  Ballister's  Fortunes.  By  Pyle,  How- 
ard. 420  pp.  15  Illus.  Century.  $2.00. 

A romance  dealing  with  the  pirates  that,  infested 
the  Atlantic  coast  in  the  early  part  of  the  eighteenth 
century. 

The  Spartan.  By  Snedeker,  C.  D.  O.  Double- 
day. $1.20. 

Sets  forth  with  vivid  interest  the  story  of  Aristo- 
demos,  who  alone  of  the  Three  Hundred  came  back 
from  Thermopylae  and  was  taunted  with  being  the 
“Coward  of'  Thermopylae.” 

In  the  Days  of  Alfred  the  Grea~.  By  Tap- 
pan,  E.  M.  296  no.  8 Illus.  Lothrop.  $1.00. 

With  historical  accuracy  and  brilliancy  of  style, 
this  tells  of  one  of  the  world’s  greatest  and  most 


useful  1 ler 

with  very  much  new  material,  translated  from”  orig- 
inal sources  by  the  author. 

In  the  Days  of  William  the  Conqueror. 
By  Tappan,  E.  M.  298  pp.  8 Illus.  Loth- 
rop. $1.00. 

Like  the  author’s  first  book,  “In  the  Days  of  Al- 
fred the  Great,”  this  was  widely  reviewed  without  a 
single  derogatory  word,  and  pronounced  ona  of  the 
few  books  for  the  young  that  have  a right  to  be  con- 
sidered literature. 

Gold  Seeking  on  the  Dalton  Trail.  By 
Thompson,  A.  R.  352  pp.  11  Illus.  Little. 
$i-3on. 

The  stirring  adventures  of  two  New  England  boys 
who  went  gold  seeking  in  Alaska  and  the  far  North- 
west. 

The  Voyages  of  Captain  Scott.  Retold  by 
Turley,  Charles.  440  pp.  Dodd.  $2.oon. 

This  book,  written  at  the  instance  of  Lady  Scott, 
is  in  effect  a biography,  and  very  largely  an  auto- 
biography of  Captain  Scott.  As  far  as  possible,  the 
author  has  told  the  story  of  his  life,  and  in  particu- 
lar of  his  two  famous  expeditions  to  the  Antarctic, 
in  Captain  Scott’s  own  words. 


FROM  “FIGHTING  A FIRE,”  BY  CHARLES  T.  HILL 

Century  Co. 


The  Lure  of  the  Labrador  Wild.  By  Wal- 
lace, D.  Revell.  $1.5011. 

One  of  the  most  graphic  and  moving  stories  of 
adventure  we  have  ever  read;  as  dramatic  and  devout 
as  it  is  pathetic.  Here  is  a record  that  holds  one, 
as  fiction  never  would,  of  suffering  faced  and  hero- 
ism shown,  for  an  ideal  that  failed,  by  men  who  did 
not  fail  each  other. — N.  Y.  Evening  Sun. 
Ben-Hur:  A Tale  of  the  Christ.  552  pp. 
By  Wallace,  Lew.  Harper.  $1.50.  Gr os- 
set.  Pop.  Ed.  50cm. 

The  story  of  the  young  Jew,  falsely  accused  by 
the  Roman  rulers  of  Jerusalem,  of  his  banishment  to 
the  living  death  of  the  galleys,  of  his  adoption  by  a 
noble  Roman,  his  subsequent  life  in  Antioch,  his 
winning  of  the  great  chariot  race  for  the  Shiek,  his 
search  for  his  mother  and  sister,  the  mysterious  stir 
in  the  Roman  world  at  the  coming  of  the  Saviour, 
and  Ben-Hur’s  great  mission,  together  with  the  three 
Wise  Men  and  all  the  feeling  of  the  East  in  these 
rich  pages,  have  made  this  book  probably  the  most 
widely  read  story  written  in  English  in  this  half- 
century. 

Boys'  Napoleon.  By  Wheeler,  H.  F.  B.  309 
pp.  16  Illus.  Crowell.  $1.5011. 

A graphic  narrative  of  the  leading  events  in  Napo- 
leon’s career. 


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Heroes  of  Humor 


Life  is  full  of  “humdrum  views,  jot-trot 
sequences,  little  carking  cares,  drivelling  wor- 
ries and  apprehensions,  tiring  rules  and  in- 
finitesimal points  of  honor,”  and  it  is  laughter 
quite  as  often  as  love  that  relieves  the  strain 
Because  in  the  Bible  there  is  no  humor,  or  at 
the  most,  very  little,  many  people  find  it  diffi- 
cult to  believe  that  it  has  a serious  place  in 
our  lives.  Quite  the  contrary  is  true  and  our 
time,  learning  the  educational  worth  of  the 
play  spirit  is  also  beginning  to  appreciate  that 
two  indispensable  qualities  for  wholesome  liv- 
ing are  a lively  imagination  and  a keen  sense 
of  humor. 


Small  children  find  nourishment  for  these 
two  qualities  in  fairy  tales  and  nonsense 
rhymes  and  stories.  Such  interest  is  the  in- 
stinct of  play  and  the  sense  of  humor  making 
their  contribution  toward  the  development  of 
cheerfulness  in  the  child.  The  happy  disposi- 
tion provides  the  best  soil  for  the  cultivation 
of  virtue;  good  humor  ought  to  lead  to  good 
character.  Lincoln’s  kindness  was  proverbial, 
but  not  more  so  than  his  genial  good  nature, 
and  the  white  flower  of  kindness  was  doubt- 
less nurtured  in  the  rough  soil  of  humor. 

What  is  true  for  younger  children  as  re- 
gards nonsense  jingles  is  true  also  respecting 
older  children  and  the  funny 
story.  In  intelligently  sat- 
isfying this  reading  inter- 
est of  the  boy,  parents  are 
providing  a foundation  for 
a “good  disposition,”  and 
some  of  the  basic  elements 
of  character.  Not  only  may 
we  “laugh  and  grow  fat,” 
it  is  possible  also  for  us 
to  laugh  and  grow  good. 

Sidney  Smith,  “the  witty 
divine  and  divine  wit,”  one 
day  told  a lady  visitor  that 
he  found  the  weather  so 
hot  that  he  was  actually 
obliged  to  take  off  his  flesh 
and  sit  in  his  bones.  “Oh, 
Mr.  Smith,”  answered  the 
lady  in  consternation,  “how 
.could  you  do  that?”  In 
his  essay  on  “Intellectual 
Playfulness,”  William 
Matthews,  in  commenting 
upon  such  people,  remarks : 
“Natures  like  these,  that 
seem  so  poor  and  thin  have 
often  juice  enough  latent 
within  them ; but,  as  some- 
one has  said,  it  is  at  the 
bottom  and  undissolved.  It 
needs  shaking  up,  in  order 
to  impart  richness  and 
flavor  to  their  whole  being, 
and  save  them  from  big- 
otry and  meanness ; and  if 
you  once  get  a flood  of 
humor  fairly  to  sweep 
through  them,  the  end 
may  probably  be  gained.” 


“does  a boy  get  a chance  to  whitewash  a fence  every  day?” 

FROM  “the  ADVENTURES  OF  TOM  SAWYER”  BY  MARK  TWAIN 

Harper  & Brothers 


Story  of  a Bad  Boy.  By 
Aldrich,  Thomas  B. 

261  p.  19  Illus.  Hough- 
ton. $1.00. 

Tom  Bailey  and  his  chums 
play  pranks  and  have  all  sorts 
of  mischievous  adventures  in 
old  Portsmouth. 


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FROM  “SMITTY  HENDERSON  GETS  REVENGE,”  BY  W.  M. 

rouse  in  Boy’s  Life,  the  boy  scouts'  magazine 


The  Monkey  That  Would  Not  Kill.  By 
Drummond,  Henry.  115  pp.  15  Ulus. 
Dodd.  $1.00. 

A very  amusing  story  of  a monkey  on  ship  board 
by  Henry  Drummond,  author  of  “The  Ideal  Life.” 
This  story  has  kept  its  popularity  for  yeara. 

T.  Haviland  Hicks,  Freshman.  By  Elder- 
dice,  J.  R.  305  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.25n. 

About  the  freshest  freshman  that  ever  entered  col- 
lege. His  genial,  good  nature  wins  him  hosts  of 
friends,  and  his  pranks  and  escapades,  never  vicious, 
add  joy  and  mirth  to  the  daily  grind  of  college  life. 

At  Good  Old  Siwash.  By  Fitch,  George.  334 
pp.  19  Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

A kind  of  burlesque  on  college  life  that  older  boys 
will  enjoy  immensely. 

Nights  With  Uncle  Remus.  By  Harris,  Joel  ^ 
C.  404  pp.  21  Illus.  Houghton.  $i.4on. 

Adventures  of  Brer  Rabbit  and  sly  Brer  Fox,  just 
as  Uncle  Remus  told  to  “the  little  boy”  on  the  old 
Georgia  plantation. 

Uncle  Remus:  His  Songs  and  His  Savings. 

By  Harris,  Joel  C.  Illus.  Appleton. 

$2.oon. 

The  old  tales  of  the  plantation  have  never  been 
told  as  Mr.  Harris  has  told  them.  The  very  voice 
of  the  lovable  old  darky  himself  steals  across  the 
senses,  bringing  with  it  mirth  inextinguishable,  and 
the  quaint  and  spirited  sketches  by  Frost  interpret 
perfectly  the  delicious  humor  of  the  stories. 

Phaeton  Rogers.  By  Johnson,  R.  Scribners. 
$L35n.  . . , 

The  amusing  story  of  an  inventive  boy  who  caused 
a church  to  fly  like  a kite,  who  planned  to  extinguish 
fires  by  means  of  a wet  tent  fastened  to  a balloon, 
and  who  had  other  ingenious  ideas  which  generally 
got  him  into  trouble. 

The  Varmint.  By  Johnson,  Owen.  396  pp.  6 
Illus.  Little.  $1.35. 

Boarding-school  stories  that  are  full  of  action,  fun 
and  good  humor.  , 

Licky  and  His  Gang.  By  Mason,  Grace  S. 
261  pp.  4 Illus.  Houghton.  $1.0011. 

Since  Aldrich’s  “Bad  Boy,”  there  have  been  few 
stories  of  the  happy  adventures  of  boyhood  so  likely 
to  have  a wide  appeal  to  young  and  old  as  this.  The 
engaging  youth  known  to  his  friends  as  “Licorice 
Legs”  is  a fit  companion  for  little  Tom  Bailey.  The 
book  is  a delight  to  readers  of  all  ages. 

Toby  Tyler;  or  Ten  Weeks  With  a Circus. 
By  Otis,  James.  266  pp.  21  Illus.  Har- 
per. 60c. 

Toby  Tyler,  ten  years  old,  runs  with  a circus. 
The  difference  between  the  glitter  and  romance  of  the 
circus  as  it  appears  to  an  outsider  and  the  reality  as 
seen  from  the  inside  is  shown  in  a very  graphic  way. 
While  the  story  is  most  interesting  and  pleasantly 
exciting  to  young  readers,  it  is  genuinely  wholesome. 

Mr.  Stubbs's  Brother.  By  Otis,  James,  283 
pp.  21  Illus.  Harper.  60c. 

The  further  adventures  of  Toby  Tyler  are  here  set 
forth,  and  a second  member  of  the  family  is  intro- 
duced. Mr.  Stubbs  was  prominent  in  the  circus,  and 
his  brother  is  equally  interesting. 

A Jolly  Fellowship.  By  Stockton,  I^rank  R. 
298  pp.  20  Illus.  Scribners.  $i.35n. 

“Mr.  Stockton  tells  a story  of  adventure  not  only 
with  a peculiar  simplicity,  seriousness,  and  verismili- 
tudp,  which  endears  him  to  all  young  readers,  but 
with  a vein  of  humor  all  his  own,  which  no  boy  can 
fail  to  apreciate.” — N.  Y.  Tribune. 

The  Adventures  of  Huckleberry  Finn.  By 
Twain,  Mark.  388  pp.  24  Illus.  Harper. 
$175. 


The  story  is  told  by  Huck  himself.  He  is  a poor 
white  boy  who  escapes  from  his  well-meaning  friends, 
and  in  company  with  a runaway  negro,  Jim,  floats 
down  the  Mississippi  on  a raft.  The  two  meet  with 
all  manner  of  adventures,  most  of  them  hilariously 
funny,  and  they  all  throw  light  upon  a phase  of  life 
that  has  completely  vanished. 

The  Innocents  Abroad.  By  Twain,  Mark. 
823  pp.  4 Illus.  Harper.  $2.00. 

This  is  a book  of  pleasant  adventure,  being  an  ac- 
count of  the  excursion  of  the  steamer  ‘‘Quaker  City” 
to  Europe  and  the  Holy  Land.  It  was  an  actual  early- 
day  Mediterranean  trip,  but  the  incidents  aboard  ship 
and  in  the  various  countries  are  frolicsome  and  ex- 
travagant. 

The  Prince  and  the  Pauper.  By  Twain, 

-Mark.  310  pp.  25  Illus.  Harper.  $1.75. 

Through  an  accident,  the  boy  Edward,  afterward 
Edward  VI.  of  England,  changes  clothing  and  place 
with  little  Tom  Canty,  the  beggar-lad  who  is  his 
double  in  appearance.  They  both  meet  with  many 
strange  adventures,  in  their  assumed  characters  be- 
fore the  mistake  is  righted.  Edmund  C.  S-tedman 
classed  it  among  four  favorite  juveniles. 

The  Adventures  of  Tom  Sawyer.  By  Twain, 
Mark.  328  pp.  3 Illus.  Harper.  $175- 

Here  is  the  celebrated  painting-the-fence  episode 
and  many  others  equally  well  known.  Brander  Mat- 
thews said  about  Tom  Sawyer:  “In  po  book  in  our 
language,  to  my  mind,  has  the  boy,  simply  as  a boy, 
been  better  realized  than  in  this  book.” 

A Connecticut  Yankee  in  King  Arthur's 
Court.  By  Twain,  Mark.  433  pp.  24 
Illus.  Harper.  $1.75. 

The  story  is  told  in  the  first  person  and  purports 
to  be  the  singular  adventures  of  a man  born  in  Hart- 
ford as  set  down  in  his  own  manuscript.  It  has  been 
called  by  Howells  “one  of  the  greatest  romances  ever 
imagined.” 

Being  a Boy.  By  Warner,  Charles  D.  244 
pp.  40  Illus.  Houghton.  $i.2on. 

Boy-life  in  New  England.  As  the  author  says, 
“One  of  the  best  things  in  the  world  to  be  is  a boy.” 


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FROM  “THE  WEST  POINT  SERIES,”  BY  CAPTAIN  PAUL  B.  MALONE,  U.  S.  A. 

Penn  Pub.  Company 

Heroes  of  the  Nation 


Next  to  the  “Wild  West”  type  of  adventure 
tale,  the  one  that  appeals  to  most  boys  is  the 
historical  story;  and  this  is  not  so  much  be- 
cause of  his  interest  in  biography  or  history, 
but  because  such  stories  are  so  largely  a 
record  of  war. 

This  reading  interest  of  the  boy  is  easily 
misunderstood.  Like  Stevenson,  he  reads  such 
stories  for  “some  quality  of  the  brute  inci- 
dent” but  the  quality  of  the  “brute  incident” 
that  appeals  to  the  red-blooded  boy  is  action. 
He  likes  the  stories  of  war  because  in  them 
there  is  “something  doing  all  the  time.”  Of 
the  horrors  of  war,  its  blood  shed,  of  that 
the  boy  really  feels  but  little,  and  is  not  any 
more  likely  influenced  permanently  by  it  than 
he  was  when  as  a child  he  heard  over  and 
over  again  the  story  of  “Jack,  the  Giant 
Killer”  or  how  David  slew  Goliath. 

With  both  the  child  and  the  boy,  what 
moves  most  profoundly  is  the  action  of  the 
story  in  which  men  of  daring  do  wonderful 
things.  So  long  as  there  are  encounters  and 
combats  and  hair-breadth  escapes ; heroic  res- 
cues, astonishing  accomplishments  and  amaz- 
ing difficulties  overcome,  the  boy  is  captivated 
and  enthralled. 

But  as  someone  has  said,  “Cultivating  a 
taste  is  often  cloying  an  appetite.”  There  are 
some  authors  of  so-called  historical  stories 
who  in  their  effort  to  satisfy  the  taste  of  the 
boy  barbarian  magnify  the  glory  of  war,  pay- 
ing little  or  no  attention  to  the  facts  of  his- 
tory. Those  are  the  best  historical  stories 
which  are  set  in  verified  facts  and  in  which 
bold,  adventurous  actions  are  so  portrayed  as 
to  make  evident  and  vital  to  the  boy  the  les- 
sons taught  both  by  victory  and  defeat,  and 
how  the  liberties  and  privileges  of  the  pres- 
ent were  purchased  with  a great  price  by  our 
country’s  noble  great,  some  of  whom  fought 


and  gave  much  while  others  fought  and  gave 
all. 

In  fine,  to  quote  one  of  our  country’s  lead- 
ing authors  of  boys’  books : “The  historical 

story  should  be  the  connecting,  though  fre- 
quently missing  link  between  the  boy  and 
the  history  of  his  own  land.  It  may  not  de- 
velop a genius,  but  it  may  do  better  still,  it 
may  arouse  admiration  for  a true  man.  It 

may  not,  indeed  ought  not  to,  glorify  the 

battlefield ; but  it  may  assist  in  cultivating 
courage,  devotion  to  ideals,  and,  above  all,  a 
true  estimate  and  proper  valuation  of  what 
his  heritage  as  an  American  is.” 

I.  Biography  and  History 

The  Story  of  Our  Navy  for  Young  Ameri- 
cans. By  Abbot,  Willis  J.  521  pp.  50 

Illus.  Dodd.  $2.oon. 

From  Paul  Jo  n s down  to  Sampson  and  Schley, 
from  the  famous  old  wooden-walled  frigates  down  to 
the  latest  and  most  powerful  drea'dnaughts,  here's  a 
story  of  the  American  Navy  which  cannot  fail  to  in- 
struct and  delight  American  boys. 

The  Hero  of  Erie  (Commodore  Perry).  By 
Barnes,  James.  167  pp.  Illus.  Appleton. 
$i.oon. 

A well-told  life  of  Commodore  Perry,  relating  his 
adventures  as  a boy  on  the  frigate  General  Greene, 
as  a commander,  in  the  battle  of  Lake  Erie,  etc. 

Midshipman  Farragut.  By  Barnes,  James. 
151  pp.  Illus.  Appleton,  $i.oon. 

In  this  story  the  author  gives  an  interesting  record 
of  two  years  of  Admiral  Farragut’s  boy  life  on  Com- 
modore^Porter’s  ship  during  the  war  of  1812. 

Yankee  Ships  and  Yankee  Sailors.  By 
Barnes,  James.  Illus.  Everyboy’ s Lib. 
6oc.n. 

“Stirring  narratives  of  valiant  deeds.  The  incidents 
are  drawn  from  history  and  tradition  and  many  of 
them  are  of  the  kind  which  the  new  navy  and  the 
new  system  of  warfare  have  now  made  impossible.” — 
Pittsburgh. 

Boots  and  Saddles.  By  Custer,  Elizabeth  B. 
312  pp.  Illus.  Harper.  $1.50. 

The  author  describes  life  in  the  Dakotas  with  the 
great  general  and  scout,  her  husband,  a Dakota  bliz- 


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zard,  camping  among  the  Sioux,  in  the  march  with 
the  cavalry,  getting  the  mail,  the  Black  Hills  ex- 
pedition, and  the  Indian  depredations. 

The  Boy  General.  By  Custer,  Elizabeth  B. 
Scribner.  50c. 

The  story  of  General  Custer’s  life  as  an  Indian 
fighter  in  the  West,  compiled  from  Mrs.  Custer’s  en- 
tertaining narratives,  and  adapted  for  young  children. 

The  True  Story  of  Benjamin  Franklin. 
By  Brooks,  Elbridge  S.  250  pp.  79  Illus. 
Lothrop.  $1.50. 

A popular  life  of  the  great  Franklin  written  from 
a human  standpoint  for  boys  and  girls. 

The  True  Story  of  George  Washington.  By 
Brooks,  Elbridge  S.  204  pp.  10  Illus. 
Lothrop.  $1.50. 

This  popular  volume  in  direct,  simple,  practical, 
patriotic,  and  truthful  style,  tells  the  story  of  the 
noblest  and  purest  of  Americans. 

Brave  Deeds  of  Revolutionary  Soldiers.  By 
Duncan,  R.  B.  31 1 pp.  8 Illus.  Jacobs. 
$i.5on. 

Relates  stories  of  bravery  at  Lexington,  at  Bunker 
Hill,  of  Montgomery  at  Quebec,  of  Jaser  at  Fort 
Sullivan,  of  Nathan  Hale,  of  Hertkimer  at  Oriskanny, 
of  Arnold  at  Saratoga,  of  Martin  at  Valley  Forge, 
of  Wayne  at  Stony  Point,  of  John  Champe,  of  Clarke 
at  Kaskaskia  and  Vincennes,  and  of  Marion  in  South 
Carolina. 

American  Leaders  and  Heroes.  By  Gordy, 
Wilbur  F.  329  pp.  107  Illus.  Scribner. 
6oc.n. 

This  little  volume  will  furnish  the  young  mind 
some  conception  of  what  our  history  is,  and  at  the 
same  time  stimulate  an  abiding  interest  in  historical 
and  biographical  reading. 

Life  of  Grant  for  Boys  and  Girls.  By  Goss, 
Warren  Lee.  335  pp.  16  Illus.  Crowell. 
$1.50. 

A complete,  adequate  biography  of  the  great  general 
and  president,  written  by  one  who  knew  Grant  per- 
sonally and  served  in  his  army. 

On  the  Trail  of  Grant  and  Lee.  By  Hill, 
F.  T.  Appleton.  $i.5on. 

An  honest  account  of  these  two  great  leaders,  told 
very  graphically  and  quite  without  local  prejudice. 

On  the  Trail  of  Washington.  By  Hill,  F. 
T.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.5on. 

The  story  of  George  Washington,  not  as  a digni- 
fied President  of  the  United  States,  but  first  as  a 
child,  then  as  a boy  in  his  adventurous  surveying 
expeditions,  and  as  a young  man  fighting  with  and 
later  commanding  troops  in  the  American  Revolutions. 

Abraham  Lincoln:  The  Boy  and  the  Man. 

By  Morgan,  James.  435  pp.  23  Illus. 

Macmillan.  $1.5011. 

“A  splendid  biography  of  Lincoln,  full  of  anecdotes, 
dramatic  in  method,  vivacious  in  style,  inspiring  in 
spirit.” — The  Chicago  Record  Herald. 

The  Boys'  Life  of  Ulysses  S.  Grant.  By 
Nicolay,  Helen.  378  pp.  16  Illus.  Cen- 
tury. $1.50. 

A narrative  whose  spirit  and  action  will  hold  both 
boys  and  girls  closely. 

The  Boys'  Life  of  Lincoln.  By  Nicolay, 
Helen.  317  pp.  Illus.  Century.  $1.50. 

A vivid  and  inspiring  narrative  based  upon  the 
standard  life  of  Lincoln,  written  by  Lincoln's  secre- 
taries, John  G.  Nicolay  and  John  Hay. 

Young  Heroes  of  the  American  Navy.  By 
Parker.  Thomas  A.  320  pp.  5 Illus. 
Wilde.  $i.oon. 

Commander  Parker,  U.  S.  N.,  here  tells  of  some  of 
our  great  soldiers  of  the  sea  who  as  boys  in  the  Navy 
had  such  startling  experiences,  and  who  won  so  often 
against  terrible  odds. 

Hero  Tat.es  from  American  History.  By 


Roosevelt,  Theodore,  and  Lodge,  Henry 
Cabot.  325  pp.  Illus.  Century.  $1.50. 

Twenty-six  stories  of  brave  men  and  of  thrilling 
adventure. 

Paul  Jones  By  Seawell,  Molly  Elliot  166 
pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

The  story  of  the  interesting  life  of  the  famous 
American  Captain  written  especially  for  young  people. 
Benjamin  Franklin,  Louis  XVI  and  Marie  Antoinette 
appear  in  the  narrative. 

The  Story  of  Our  Navy.  By  Stevens,  Will- 
iam d.  316  pp.  Illus.  Harper.  $1.50. 

The  author  is  professor  of  history,  United  States 
Naval  Academy,  Annapolis.  He  relates  the  inspiring 
story  and  in  addition  the  stirring  tales  of  individual 
heroism. 

Story  of  Young  George  Washington.  By 
Whipple,  Wayne.  203  pp.  Illus.  Altemus. 
75c.n. 

In  the  same  series:  ‘‘Story  of  Young  Abraham 
Lincoln,”  and  the  ‘‘Story  of  Young  Benjamin  Frank- 
lin.” Younger  boys  will  greatly  enjoy  reading  these 
simple  account  of  our  country’s  greatest  heroes. 

II.  Historical  Stories 

The  Guns  of  Bull  Run.  By  Altsheler, 
Joseph,  A.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.3on. 

An  exciting  story  of  the  Civil  War’s  eve.  It  por- 
trays first  the  tense  days  that  preceded  the  firing  on 
Fort  Sumter.  The  action  opens  in  Kentucky  which 
was  divided  in  its  affections  between  the  North  and 
the  South.  Harry  Kenton,  the  hero,  follows  the  lead 
of  his  father,  a West  Point  officer,  and  is  warmly 
for  the  South.  Harry  is  sent  on  a journey  to  Char- 
leston, and  later  sees  many  of  the  most  stirring  scenes 
of  the  early  days  of  conflict,  ending  with  the  great 
battle  of  Bull  Run.  The  historical  details  have  been 
carefully  studied  and  the  book  contains  striking  facts 
new  to  fiction. 

The  Rock  of  Chickamauga.  By  Altsheler,  J. 
A.  328  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $13011. 

The  sixth  of  the  Civil  War  series.  Dick  Mason, 
the  northern  hero,  figures  prominently  in  the  siege  of 


BY  EVERETT  T.  TOMLINSON. 

Houghton  Mifiin  Co. 


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Vicksburg  and  also  in  various  dangerous  and  im- 
portant missions. 

Shades  of  the  Wilderness.  By  Altsheler,  J. 

A.  31 1 pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.30n. 

The  seventh  of  the  above  series.  This  time  Harry 
Kenton  is  an  aide  to  Robert  E.  Lee,  which  gives 
plenty  of  opportunity  for  a romantic  picture  of  the 
great  southern  leader. 

Roger  Paulding,  Apprentice  Seaman.  By 
Beach,  Captain  Edward  L.,  U.  S.  N.  355 
pp.  7 Illus.  Penn.  $i.25n. 

The  life  of  a fun-loving  but  manly  boy  in  the  Navy, 
which  he  enters  at  the  lowest  rank,  in  the  hope  of  a 
commission.  By  an  officer  in  active  service. 

A Son  of  the  Revolution.  By  Brooks,  E.  T. 
301  pp.  6 Illus.  Wilde,  soc.n. 

Being  the  story  of  young  Tom  Edwards,  adven- 
turer, and  how  he  labored  for  liberty  and  fought  it 
out  with  his  conscience. 

A Midshipman  in  the  Pacific.  By  Brady, 
C.  T.  Illus.  Everyboy's  Library.  6oc.n. 

Here  is  a boy  that  is  a boy,  even  when  he  is  the 
hero  of  a stirring  story  of  adventure.  Mr.  Brady  has 
surpassed  himself  in  writing  this  story  of  Midship- 
man Martin  Fuller,  U.  S.  N. 

The  Pilot.  By  Cooper,  James  Fenimore.  444 
pp.  Illus.  Houghton.  $i.oon. 

This  romance,  in  the  Leatherstocking  Series,  is  one 
of  the  best  sea  tales  ever  written. 

The  Spy.  By  Cooper,  James  Fenimore.  413 
pp.  9 Illus.  Houghton.  $i.oon. 

The  Spy,  on  publication,  approached  a success  till 
then  unapproached  in  America.  It  was  translated  into 
all  of  the  principal  European  languages  very  soon 
after  its  appearance  here. 

Man  Without  a Country.  By  Hale,  E.  E. 
Illus.  Little.  $1.25. 

Story  of  a man  who  wished  he  might  never  again 
hear  the  name  of  the  United  States  and  how  his 
wish  was  granted. 

Cadet  Days.  By  King,  Gen.  Charles.  Illus. 
Harper.  $1.25.  ..  , . 

Describes  West  Point  customs  and  ideals  in  a 
spirited  story  for  boys. 

A West  Point  Lieutenant.  By  Malone,  Capt. 
Paul  B.,  U.  S.  Army.  378  pp.  7 IHus. 
Penn.  $i.oon. 

How  a young  “Battalion  Quartermaster”  discovers 
fraud  in  the  purchasing  of  supplies,  and  solves  the 
problem.  A story  of  real  army  life,  by  a Captain. 

Tom  Strong,  Washington's  Scout.  By  Ma- 
son, A.  B.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  60c. 

The  principal  characters,  a boy  and  a trapper,  are 
in  the  Revolutionary  army  and  from  the  defeat  at 
Brooklyn  to  the  victory  at  Yorkstown,  Washington, 
Nathan  Hale,  Hamilton,  Franklin,  Arnold,  Andre. 
Lord  Howe,  General  Howe,  Lord  Cornwallis  and 
other  historic  characters  appear.  The  story  is  his- 
torically correct. 

With  Perry  on  Lake  Erie.  By  Otis,  James. 
307  pp.  5 Illus.  Wilde,  soc.n. 

A tale  of  1812  boys  of  1912  and  all  the  years  fol- 
lowing, are  bound  to  like. 

Great  Locomotive  Chase.  By  Pitteriger,  Will- 
iam. Illus.  Penn.  $1.25. 

A thrilling  account  of  the  attempt  to  capture  a 
Georgia  railroad  during  the  Civil  war.  Gives  also  the 
prison  experiences  of  the  author. 

On  the  Plains  With  Custer.  By  Sabin  Ed- 
win L.  309  pp.  5 Ulus.  Lippincott. 
$1.2511. 

The  Western  life  and  deeds  of  the  Chief  with  the 
Yellow  Hair,  under  whom  served  boy  bugler  Ned 


Brewster,  when  in  the  troublous  years  1866-1876  the 
Fighting  Seventh  Cavalry  helped  to  win  pioneer 
Kansas,  Nebraska  and  Dakota  for  white  civilization. 

Brave  Deeds  of  Union  Soldiers.  By  Scoville, 

S.  397  pp.  Illus.  Jacobs.  $i.5on. 

Except  for  a few  incidents  such  as  Sheridan's  ride 
and  the  escape  from  Libby  prison,  the  boon  recounts 
in  popular  style  the  deeds  of  forgotten  or  little  known 
heroes  in  the  Civil  War. 

Little  Jarvis.  By  Seawell,  Molly  Elliot. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

Jarvis  was  midshipman  on  board  the  frigate  Con- 
stellation, when  she  fought  the  “Vengeance”  during 
naval  trouble  with  France  at  the  end  of  the  eigh- 
teenth century.  Touching  little  tale  of  a boy’s  he- 
roic devotion  to  duty. 

The  Boy  Captive  of  Old  Deerfield.  By 
Smith,  M.  P.  W.  Illus.  Little.  $1.2011. 
First  of  the  Old  Deerfield  Series.  Deals  accurate- 
ly with  Colonial  days  in  Massachusetts,  but  is  filled 
with  stirring  action  and  vigorous  incidents. 

Three  Years  Behind  the  Guns.  By  Tisdale, 
L.  G.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

The  true  chronicles  of  a “diddy-box”  set  down  by 
a boy  who  ran  away  to  sea.  A record  at  first  hand 
of  life  on  a modern  American  man-of-war. 

Prisoners  of  War.  By  Tomlinson,  E.  T.  336 
pp.  Illus.  Houghton.  $i.35n. 

Frank  and  Noel  and  Jolly  Dennis  O’Hard,  charac- 
ters in  previous  books  of  Civil  War  stories,  are  among 
a band  of  twenty  soldiers  who  are  sent  within  the 
enemies’  lines  on  a secret  mission.  Their  thrilling 
adventures  between  the  lines  and  later  in  a Southern 
prison  are  vividly  told. 

Tecumseh's  Young  Braves.  By  Tomlinson, 
E.  T.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library,  soc.n. 

Deals  mainly  with  the  adventures — and  there  are 
• many — of  three  young  Indians,  “Tecumseh’s  Young 
Braves,”  and  those  of  Tom  and  Jerry  Curry,  twin 
brothers,  whose  home  was  on  the  banks  of  the  Ala- 
bama River,  right  in  the  midst  of  the  hostile  scenes. 
In  the  book  Mr.  Tomlinson  brings  his  readers  into 
a closer  knowledge  of  General  Andrew  Jackson  and 
other  brave,  historical  characters. 

The  Boy  Sailors  of  1812.  By  Tomlinson, 
E.  T.  369  pp.  6 Illus.  Lothrop.  $1.25. 

A story  based  upon  the  historical  knowledge  of  an 
expert,  and  showing  the  price  paid  for  our  liberties. 
It  does  not  glorify  war,  but  shows  that  the  qualities 
displayed  by  Commodore  Perry  in  time  of  war  are 
just  as  much  needed  to-day  in  problems  of  a different 
nature,  but  equally  threatening. 

The  Young  Sharpshooter.  By  Tomlinson, 
E.  T.  390  pp.  4 Illus.  Houghton.  $i.35u. 

This  books  treats  of  the  Civil  War  in  an  interest- 
ing and  stimulating  way.  It  tells  the  experiences  of 
a New  York  bo*y  who  is  enrolled  as  a sharpshooter 
in  the  Peninsula  Campaign  of  1862  under  McClellan. 

Marching  Against  the  Iroquois.  By  Tom- 
linson, E T.  388  pp.  4 Illus.  Houghton. 
$i-35n. 

General  Sullivan’s  Expedition  into  the  country  of 
the  Iroquois,  1 779. 

With  Flintlock  and  Fife.  By  Tomlinson, 
E.  T.  Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

A story  of  the  French  and  Indian  Wars,  and  among 
the  best  and  most  interesting  of  the  author’s  many 
historical  stories. 

Three  Colonial  Boys.  By  Tomlinson,  E.  T. 
Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

Tells  in  a most  entertaining  and  informing  way 
of  the  stirring  times  of  ’76. 

Scouting  for  Washington.  By  True,  J.  P. 
31 1 pp.  6 Illus.  Little.  $i.3on. 

A story  of  the  days  of  Sumter  and  Tarleton. 


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FROM  “DON  STRONG  OF  THE  WOLF  PATROL,”  BY  WILLIAM  HEYLIGER 

D.  Appleton  & Co. 


Heroes  of  the  Out  of  Doors 


A boy  recently  wrote  me : “The  books  I 

like  are  mostly  adventurous.  They  certainly 
do  make  your  blood  tingle.”  Another  boy 
told  of  a “beautiful  book.”  I asked  what  in- 
terested him  so  much.  He  replied:  “There 

was  an  old  trapper  and  an  Indian,  and  the  old 
trapper  killed  the  Indian.  And  there  was  an 
old  bear  and  an  old  buffalo  and  they  fought 
and  fought  until  they  killed  each  other.”  But 
it  was  a “beautiful  book.” 

Such  is  the  heart  of  the  boy,  loving  a fight 
or  the  story  of  it,  feeding  on  excitement,  pas- 
sionately fond  of  any  scene  or  situation  that 
will  make  “your  blood  tingle.” 

What  is  needed  is  not  that  the  boy’s  taste 
should  be  thwarted  but  trained.  He  must 
be  given  his  “Wild  West  story,”  but  of  the 
better  sort.  In  his  teens,  while  the  boy  is 
growing  so  rapidly  in  brain  and  body,  he  can 
have  no  better  teacher  than  some  mighty 
woodsman.  Scouts  and  trappers  and  pioneers 
should  be  presented  to  him  in  realistic  bio- 
graphy and  stirring  story.  The  adventurous 
lives  of  these  men,  so  full  of  daring  action 
and  generous,  noble  deeds,  is  a thrilling  chal- 
lenge to  every  red-blooded  boy.  Says  Pro- 
fessor George  Walter  Fiske:  “Let  him  emu- 
late savage  woodcraft,  the  woodman’s  keen, 
practiced  vision,  his  steadiness  of  nerve,  his 
contempt  for  pain,  hardship  and  the  weather  i 


his  power  of  endurance,  his  observation  and 
heightened  senses;  his  delight  in  out  of  door 
sports  and  joys  and  unfettered  happiness 
with  untroubled  sleep  under  the  stars ; his 
calmness,  self-control,  emotional  steadiness ; 
his  utter  faithfulness  in  friendships;  his 
honesty,  his  personal  bravery.” 

The  books  selected  have  been  chosen  to 
meet  just  such  needs.  There  are  picturesque 
biographies  of  pioneer  manhood,  stories 
“wholesomely  perilous,”  and  animal  stories, 
all  of  which  patiently  and  persistently  used 
will  render  splendid  service  in  making  “a 
whole  boy,  the  full-orbed  boy,  inured  to  hard- 
ship and  the  doing  of  the  - difficult.” 

I.  Biography— Scouts  and  Pioneers 

Kit  Carson.  By  Abbott,  J.  S.  C.  348  pp. 
Dodd.  $1.25. 

Daniel  Boone.  By  Abbott,  J.  S.  C.  331  pp. 
Dodd.  $1.25. 

David  Crockett.  By  Abbott,  J.  S.  C.  350  pp. 
Dodd.  $1.25. 

The  interesting  biographies  of  J.  S.  C.  Abbott  were 
well  known  to  a former  generation  and  have  still 
retained  their  popularity. 

David  Crockett,  Scout.  By  Allen,  Charles 
Fletcher.  309  pp.  5 Illus.  Lippincott. 
$i.25n. 

A fascinating  story  of  life  among  the  pioneers  and 
Indians  of  *be  frontier,  telling  of  the  fighting  that 
inally  cam*  ae  end  w«th  the  fall  of  the  Alamo. 


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Adventures  of  Buffalo  Bill.  By  Cody,  Col. 
W.  F.  156  pp.  Illus.  Harper.  60c. 

Buffalo  Bill,  for  years  one  of  the  boys’  best-loved 
heroes,  has  written  down  some  of  his  own  actual 
adventures — how  he  crossed  the  plains  as  a scout; 
how  he  rounded  up  Indians,  and  made  thrilling  ex- 
peditions after  Sioux  out  West;  how  he  had  his 
famous  duel  with  Yellow  Hand,  the  Cheyenne  chief. 

Daniel  Boone,  Backwoodsman.  By  Forbes- 
Lindsay,  C.  H.  320  pp.  4 Illus.  Lippin- 
rott.  $1.2511. 

The  settlement  of  Kentucky,  threatened  and  re- 
tarded again  and  again  by  the  attacks  and  massacres 
of  the  Indians  is  traced,  step  by  step  with  the  life 
and  fortunes  of  its  romantic  founder,  Daniel  Boone. 

Famous  Indian  Chiefs  I Have  Known.  By 
Howard,  Major-General  O.  O.,  U.  S.  A. 
364  pp.  Illus.  by  Varian  and  from  photo- 
graphs. Century.  $1.50. 

It  is  a book  of  Indian  adventure  for  boys  of  all  ages. 

The  Last  of  the  Plainsmen.  By  Grey,  Zane. 
Illus.  Everybov’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

The  life  story  of  one  of  the  last  of  the  famous 
plainsmen  (Buffalo  Jones)  is  told  in  this  volume  by 
a noted  writer  whose  books  on  Western  life  are  very 
widely  read.  It  was  his  privilege  to  accompany  the 
old  frontiersman  on  a hunting  trip  and  the  story  is 
related  much  the  same  as  it  came  from  the  lips  of 
the  man  himself,  over  the  camp  fire  at  night,  far 
from  civilization  in  one  of  America’s  great  waste 
places. 

Captain  John  Smith.  By  Jenks,  Tudor.  259 
pp.  Illus.  Century.  $i.20n. 

An  account  clear  and  plain  in  its  language,  but 
accurate  in  its  facts. 

Buffalo  Bill  and  the  Overland  Trail.  By 
Sabin,  Edwin  L.  Illus.  Lippincott.  $i.25n. 

An  inspiring,  wonderful  story  of  the  adventures 
of  a boy  during  those  perilous  and  exciting  times 
when  Buffalo  Bill  began  the  adventurous  career  that 
has  indissolubly  linked  his  picturesque  figure  with 
the  opening  of  the  West  to  civilization.  They  were 
the  romantic  days  of  the  Overland  Trail,  the  Pony 
Express,  and  the  Deadwood  Coach. 

With  Carson  and  Fremont.  By  Sabin,  Ed- 
win L.  302  pp.  6 Illus.  Lippincott.  $i.25n. 

Kit  Carson,  a trapper,  guide  and  Indian  fighter,  and 
General  Fremont,  leader  of  three  great  expeditions, 
are  American  characters  whose  life  history  needs  no 
coloring  to  add  the  touch  of  romance.  Their  daily 
life  was  one  of  adventure  and  danger. 

Life  of  David  Crockett.  By  Sprague,  W.  C. 
189  pp.  6 Illus.  Macmillan.  5oc.n. 

Boys  delight  to  read  of  men  who  like  to  “go 
ahead.”  They  will  enjoy  to  the  full  this  story  of 
Crockett’s  adventureful  life  which  found  its  tragic 
though  glorious  end  in  defending  the  Alamo. 

With  Fremont  the  Pathfinder.  Whitson, 
J.  H.  320  pp.  5 Illus.  Wilde,  soc.n. 

In  the  story  of  the  winning  of  the  Empire  of  Gold, 
young  readers  will  learn  important  facts  regarding 
one  of  our  country’s  notable  men. 

II.  Stories  of  Out  of  Door  Life 

The  Horsemen  of  the  Plains.  By  Altsheler, 
Joseph  A.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library. 
6oc.n. 

“Stirring  tale  of  boy’s  adventures  with  fur  hunters 
in  the  Rockies  in  the  late  6o’s.” — A.  L.  A. 

The  Young  Trailers.  By  Altsheler,  Joseph 
A.  331  PP-  Illus.  Appleton.  $i-35n. 

A story  of  the  early  settlement  of  Kentucky.  Henry 
Ware,  a young  boy  is  captured  by  the  Indians  and 
adopted  into  their  tribe.  Hearing  that  an  attack  on 
the  whites  is  planned,  he  escapes  and  carries  warning 
to  the  settlement. 

The  Boy  Scouts  of  Woodcraft  Camp.  By 
Burgess,  Thornton  W.  345  pp.  7 Illus. 
Penn.  $i.oon. 


An  outdoor  story  by  a well-known  author,  with  a 
great  deal  of  woodcraft,  camping,  canoeing,  hunting, 
and  other  exciting  adventures. 

The  Boy  Scouts  of  Bob's  Hill.  By  Burton, 
Chas.  Pierce.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library. 
6oc.n. 

The  record  of  many  unusual  experiences  portrayed 
with  photographic  accuracy.  Swift  moving  incidents 
follow  one  upon  another.  Boyish  fun  and  frolic 
abound  in  almost  every  chapter. 

Camp  Bob's  Hill.  By  Burton,  C.  P.  313  pp. 

5 Illus.  Holt.  $i.25n. 

Another  wholesome  story  about  Mr.  Burton’s 
favorite  boys.  Very  few  writers  have  caught  the 
spirit  of  a “gang”  of  country-town  boys  as  well  as 
Mr.  Burton.  The  boy  scout  appeal  is  stronger  in  this 
story  than  in  any  of  his  earlier  books. 

Leatherstocking  Tales.  By  Cooper,  James 
Fenimore.  Illus.  Putnam.  $i.25ea. 

FIVE  TITLES  IN  SERIES:  The  Deerslayer;  The 
Last  of  the  Mohicans;  The  Pathfinder;  The  Pioneers; 
The  Prairie. 

Be  Prepared.  By  Dimock,  A.  W.  Illus.  Every- 
boy’s Library.  6oc.n. 

Two  Boy  Scouts,  camping  in  Florida,  lose  their 
supplies.  But  they  were  “prepared”  and  made  their 
way  across  the  Florida  Everglades  to  safety.  The 
whole  story  makes  a vivid  and  extraordinarily  in- 
teresting narrative. 

The  Boy  Scouts  of  Berkshire.  By  Eaton, 
Walter  P.  313  pp.  Illus.  Wilde.  $i.oon. 

A story  which  will  delight  all  boys.  As  the  Scout 
movement  stands  for  the  development  of  character 
so  the  author,  a Scoutmaster,  develops  his  characters 
in  the  knowledge  of  Scouting,  and  all  that  handy 
information  which  every  good  woodsman  is  acquainted 
with. 

Along  the  Mohawk  Trail.  By  Fitzhugh, 
Percy  K.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

This  story  recounts  the  adventures  of  Boy  Scout 
patrols  around  Lake  Champlain. 

Red  Arrow.  By  Gregor,  Elmer  E.  238  pp. 
4 Illus.  Harper.  $i.oon. 

Two  Indian  lads  go  on  a quest  for  the  Red  Arrow, 
a famous  medicine  trophy  which  had  been  stolen 
from  the  Sioux.  After  many  hardships  and  dangers, 
they  finally  return  in  triumph,  restoring  the  Red 
Arrow. 

Camping  in  the  Winter  Woods.  By  Gregor, 
Elmer  E.  380  pp.  12  Illus.  Harper.  $1.50. 

Story  of  two  boys  who  spend  a summer  in  the 
Rocky  Mountains  with  a guide.  They  shoot  mountain- 
lions  and  wolves,  secure  photographs  of  mountain- 
sheep  and  bears,  pan  gold  in  canon  streams,  and  are 
nearly  suffoceted  in  a forest  fire. 

The  Wolf  Hunters.  By  Grinnell,  George 
Bird.  Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

The  true  story  of  a hunting  expedition  into  the 
country  beyond  the  Missouri  River,  taken  from 
the  manuscript  record  of  a veteran  plainsman.  The 
three  men  who  made  up  this  expedition  knew  the 
perils  of  wolf  hunting,  and  after  their  winter  of  ad- 
venture, all  reenlisted  in  the  United  States  army. 

The  Boys  of  Crawford's  Basin.  By  Hamp, 
S.  F.  334  pp.  5 Illus.  Wilde,  soc.n. 

A story  of  Colorado  ranch  life  in  the  early  seven- 
ties. 

Shaggycoat.  By  Hawkes,  C.  273  pp.  5 Illus. 
Jacobs.  $1.2511. 

Few  stories  of  animals  are  written  as  sympathetically 
as  is  this  story  of  Shaggycoat.  And  all  the  while, 
under  the  guise  of  the  entertaining  story,  we  are 
learning  all  the  essential  facts  of  a beaver’s  life  and 
habits. 

Boy  Life  on  the  Prairie.  By  Garland,  Ham- 
lin. Illus.  Harper.  $i.25n. 

Life  on  the  unbroken  prairie  lands  of  Northern 
Iowa.  Contains  graphic  descriptions  of  ploughing  and 
sowing,  herding  cattle,  spearing  fish,  hunting  prairie 
cbickena,  killing  rattlesnakes  end  hunting  wolves 


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The  Boy  Scouts  of  Birch-Bark  Island.  By 
Holland,  Rupert  S.  292  pp.  7 Illus.  Lip - 
pincott.  $i.25n. 

Tells  of  the  adventures  of  a troop  of  twenty-five 
boy  scouts  who  leave  New  York  about  the  middle 
of  June  and  camp  on  an  island  in  the  Connecticut 
River. 

A Scout  of  Today.  By  Hornibrook,  Isabel. 
290  pp.  5 Illus.  Houghton.  $i.oon. 

Tells  how  a group  of  boys  join  a Boy  Scout  organi- 
zation and  have  interesting  and  exciting  experiences 
in  the  woods  and  along  the  shores  of  New  England. 

In  the  Great  Wild  North.  By  Lange,  D. 
278  pp.  Illus.  Lothrop.  $i.oon. 

Recites  thrilling  adventures  of  a pioneer  boy  who 
with  his  father  and  a faithful  Indian  guide,  made 
a 500  mile  canoe  trip  from  a Hudson  Bay  trading 
post  to  Red  River. 

The  Call  of  the  Wild.  By  London,  Jack. 
Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

“Story  of  wild  life  in  the  Klondike.  The  hero,  a 
magnificent  dog,  finally  obeys  the  ‘call  of  the  wild’ 
and  relapses  into  savagery  because  his  last  and  best 
friend  was  killed  by  the  Indians.” — Pub.  Weekly. 

The  Boy  Scout's  Year  Book.  By  McGuire, 
W.  P.,  and  Mathiews,  F.  K.  243  pp. 
Profusely  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.5on. 

Was  there  ever  such  a wealth  of  good  things  for 
boys  between  the  covers  of  our  book?  Contains  a 
dozen  corking  stories  by  prominent  writers  of  boys’ 
books;  a great  number  of  special  articles  by  some 
of  the  most  famous  men  of  America;  material  on 
woodcraft;  scoutcraft,  camping,  etc. 

Canoemates.  By  Munroe,  Kirk.  324  pp.  16 
Illus.  Harper.  $1.25. 

A narrative  of  the  travels  of  two  boys  from  Key 
West,  along  the  reefs  to  the  mainland,  and  through 
the  Everglades. 

Campmates.  By  Monroe,  Kirk.  333  pp.  15 
Illus.  Harper.  $1.25. 

The  story  of  a boy’s  adventure  with  an  engineering 
party  across  the  continent.  Gives  an  excellent  picture 
of  the  West  and  Southwest  in  the  early  days. 

Boy  Scouts  of  the  Black  Eagle  Patrol. 
By  Quirk,  L.  W.  308  pp.  Illus.  Little. 
$i.oon. 

Interesting  story  of  the  adventures  of  the  members 
of  the  Black  Eagle  Patrol,  including  incidents  of 
home,  school  and  camp  life  that  show  the  ideals  and 
fun  of  scouts  and  tenderfeet. 

Pluck  on  the  Long  Trail;  or  Boy  Scouts  in 
the  Rockies.  By  Sabin,  Edwin1  L.  321 
pp.  4 Illus.  Crowell.  Soc.n. 

A stirring  narrative  of  packing,  trailing,  and  camp- 
ing in  the  West. 

Trapper  Jim.  By  Sandys,  Edwyn.  44  pp. 

6 Illus.  82  line  cuts  in  text.  Macmillan. 
$1.50;  Cheaper  Ed.  soc.n. 

A lively,  cheerful  amusing  story  about  boys  with 
instruction  in  such  subjects  as  trapping,  fishing,  shoot- 
ing, taxidermy  and  kindred  matters. 

With  the  Indians  in  the  Rockies.  By 
Schultz,  James  W.  228  pp.  6 Illus.  Hough- 
ton. $1.25. 

A white  boy  and  an  Indian  boy  are  lost  in  the 
winter  time  on  the  Rocky  Mountains.  They  are  cap- 
tured by  hostile  Indians,  have  all  sorts  of  adventures 
and  endure  many  hardships.  But  by  their  craft  and 
skill  they  save  themselves. 

The  Biography  of  a Grizzly.  By  Seton, 
Ernest  Thompson.  167  pp.  Illus.  Cen- 
tury. $1.50. 

A story  which  displays  such  intimate  knowledge  of 
animals  that  it  seems  almost  as  though  another  grizzly 
had  written  it. 

The  Trail  of  the  Sandhill  Stag.  By  Seton, 
Ernest  Thompson.  93  pp.  8 Illus.  Scrib- 
ner. $i.oon.  Cheaper  Ed.  6oc.n. 


“Bliss  Carman,  speaking  of  ‘The  Trail  of  the  Sand- 
hill Stag,’  says:  ‘I  had  fancied  that  no  one  could 
touch  “The  Jungle  Book”  for  a generation  at  least, 
but  Mr.  Seton  has  done  it.  We  must  give  him  place 
among  the  young  masters  at  once  ’ And  we  agree 
with  Mr.  Carman.” — The  Bookman. 

Wild  Animals  I Have  Known.  By  Seton, 
Ernest  Thompson.  358  pp.  30  Plus.  Scrib- 
ner. $i.75n. 

‘It  should  be  put  with  Kipling  and  Hans  Christian 
Andersen  as  a classic.” — Althenaeum. 

Wild'  Animals  at  Home.  By  Seton,  Ernest 
Thompson.  226  pp.  48  Illus.  Grosset. 
6oc.n. 

Stories  of  the  author’s  life  with  his  intimate  friends 
in  Yellowstone  Park;  with  over  100  sketches  by  the 
author. 


FROM  “on  THE  PLAINS  WITH  CUSTER,”  BY  EDWIN  L.  SABIN 

J.  B.  Lippincott  Co. 

Rolf  in  the  Woods.  By  Seton,  Ernest 
Thompson.  437  pp.  12  Illus.  Grosset.  60  c. 

A wholesome  story  of  the  thrilling  forest  life  of 
three  brave  comrades,  with  hundreds  of  marginal 
sketches. 

Animal  Heroes.  By  Seton,  Ernest  Thomp- 
son. Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 
Fascinating  stories  of  wild  and  domestic  animals. 
Over  two  hundred  drawings  make  more  thrilling 
stories  of  already  brimming  full  of  interest  to  all 
boy  lovers  of  the  out-of-doors. 

The  Scout  Master  of  Troop  5.  Thurston, 
Ida  T.  Revell.  $i.oon. 

A record  of  accomplishments  any  altogether  live 
troop  might  perform,  but  told  in  such  a winning  way 
that  v/hen  once  the  boy  begins  to  read,  he  will  be 
reluctant  to  put  it  down. 

Scouting  With  Daniel  Boone.  By  Tomlin- 
son, E.  T.  Illus.  Doubleday.  $i.2on. 

The  story  of  the  adventures  of  two  boys,  James 
Boone,  the  Scout’s  eldest  son,  and  Peleg  Barnes,  on 
the  journey  from  North  Carolina  to  Kentucky  in  a 
company  led  by  Daniel  Boone  whom  the  author 
presents  as  one  of  our  country's  greatest  Scouts  and 
noblest  pioneers. 


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FROM  ‘‘BOB  HUNT  AT  PONTIAC  CAMP,”  BY  GEO.  W.  ORTON 

George  W.  Jacobs  & Co. 


Heroes  of  Sports 

“The  play’s  the  thing, 

Wherein  I’ll  catch  the  conscience  of  the  king.” 

— Hamlet. 


I venture  a bold  paraphrase : 

“Play’s  the  thing, 

Wherein  to  catch  the  conscience  of  the.  boy.” 

Our  time  is  rapidly  learning  the  educational 
worth  of  the  play  instinct;  its  value  in  de- 
veloping children  both  mentally  and  morally. 
Playgrounds  and  gymnasiums  are  fast  be- 
coming schools  for  exercising  morals  as 
well  as  muscles.  “For  exercising  morals,”  I 
say.  We  do  not  always  distinguish  between 
moral  instruction  and  moral  training.  The 
first  deals  with  theory,  the  second  with  prac- 
tice. The  church  and  the  public  school  may 
instruct  children  in  religion  and  ethics  but 
it  is  in  their  play  activities  that  they  are 
trained  in  self-mastery  through  exercise.  The 
rules  of  the  game  become  a kind  of  Sinai 
before  which  the  child  bows  in  willing  obedi- 
ence. 

In  this  character  development,  books  may 
be  made  to  play  no  small  part.  It  is  notorious 
that  a very  little  “preaching”  and  “moraliz- 
ing” go  a long  way  with  the  average  boy. 
Formal  instruction  in  morals  is  a thing  he 
usually  tries  to  avoid.  Nor  are  we  any  more 


successful  when  we  “tag  a tale  with  a moral.” 
What  is  needed  is  that  morality  be  emotion- 
alized, made  thrillingly  attractive;  the  idea, 
what  i§  thought,  must  become  the  ideal,  what 
is  felt. 

It  is  the  story  that  offers  such  opportunity, 
and  particularly  stories  of  sports.  Boys  at 
play  may  be  presented  in  such  telling  fashion 
that  the  playground  becomes  a stage  teaching 
the  youthful  mind  morality  with  all  the  vivid 
force  and  alluring  charm  of  the  drama.  Self- 
sacrifice  becomes  glorious,  selfishness  a thing 
to  be  despised;  truthfulness  and  honesty  com- 
mendable, cheating  and  lying  mean  and  con- 
temptible; fairness  always  honorable  and  the 
lack  of  it  despicable. 

More  and  more  we  must  demand  of  writers 
of  school  stories  and  stories  of  sports  that 
they  realize  this  opportunity.  It  is  not  enough 
that  the  story  portray  accurately  the  game  or 
picture  realistically  the  life  of  the  school. 
The  record  of  these  things  must  be  the  warp 
and  woof  upon  which  the  author  weaves  with 
cunning  art  “to  catch  the  conscience  of  the 
boy.” 


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The  Half-Back.  By  Barbour,  Ralph  Henry. 
Illus.  Appleton.  5oc.n. 

Tale  of  a preparatory  school  and  of  the  freshman 
year  a't  Harvard.  Full  of  football  and  golf,  closing 
with  an  account  of  a Yale-Harvard  football  game. — 
Pittsburgh. 

Change  Signals  ! By  Barbour,  Ralph  Henry. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $i.35n. 

Kendall  Bertis  is  a raw  country  youth  when  he 
comes  to  Yardley.  He  fails  to  make  the  football  team 
but  is  not  discouraged  by  the  failure.  The  story  tells 
what  patience  and  perseverance  accomplished  for  him 
and  how  he  came  to  the  rescue  of  Yardley  in  a crisis. 

For  the  Honor  of  the  School.  Barbour, 
Ralph  Henry.  253  pp.  Illus.  Everyboy’s 
Library.  60c.  n. 

The  excitement  of  a cross  country  run,  training  for 
track  athletics,  with  a glimpse  of  football  are  all  to  be 
found  in  this  splendid  school  story.  The  hero  is  both 
an  athlete  and  a scholar. 

The  Brother  of  a Hero.  Barbour,  Ralph 
Henry.  Illus.  Appleton.  $1.3511. 

Tells  how  Rodney  Merrill  at  Maple  Hill  Academy 
came  to  be  as  big  a hero  as  his  brother  “Ginger” 
who  years  before  had  won  great  victories  on  the 
gridiron.  A rattling  good  story  of  football  and  the 
many  trials  and  pleasures  of  preparatory  school  life. 

Danforth  Plays  the  Game.  By  Barbour, 
R.  H.  333  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $1.2511. 

Baseball  and  football  and  interesting  happenings  in 
a boy’s  life  at  “Prep”  school  made  this  book  one  of 
the  best  from  this  much  loved  author’s  pen. 

Left  Tackle  Thayer.  By  Barbour,  R.  H. 
338  pp.  Illus.  Dodd.  $1.25. 

Guaranteed  to  appeal  to  any  boy  whoever  caught 
a punt  or  made  a tackle.  Next  to  seeing  a game  of 
football  is  reading  a book  like  this. 

Danny  Fists.  By  Camp,  Walter.  286  pp. 
Illus.  Grosset.  6oc.n. 

Danny  is  a lovable,  hot-tempered  “prep  school”  lad 
who  hopes  some  day  to  go  to  Yale,  but  who  just  now 
is  actively  engaged  in  winning  football  games  for 
Manor  Hall. 

Danny,  The  Freshman.  By  Camp,  Walter. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $1.2511. 

Story  of  the  same  obstreperous  Danny  who  figured 
in  “Danny  Fists”  and  “Captain  Danny,”  only  this 
time,  he  enters  his  first  year  at  Yale,  where,  learning 
the  value  of  self-control  is  fraught  with  difficulties, 
but  when  his  team  is  triumphant  his  reward  is  com- 
plete. 

Following  the  Ball.  By  Dudley,  A.  T.  316 
pp.  4 Illus.  Lothrop.  $1.25. 

A football  story,  lively  and  interesting  and  based  on 
fact,  bringing  out  the  various  forces  of  a school  boy’s 
career  that  make  for  the  development  of  character. 

At  the  Home  Plate.  By  Dudley,  A.  T.  316 
pp.  6 Illus.  Lothrop.  $1.25. 

There  is  good  baseball  in  this  book,  as  its  title 
indicates,  but  it  is  hardly  more  prominent  than  foot- 
ball and  hockey,  which  in  turn  are  simply  features 
in  a fine  story  of  school  life. 

The  School  Team  on  the  Diamond.  By  Earl, 
John  Prescott.  339  pp.  7 Illus.  Penn. 
$i.oon. 

A stirring  baseball  story,  and  how  one  boy  sticks 
at  practice  till  he  takes  his  part  in  winning  the 
great  game  of  the  year. 

Making  the  Freshman  Team.  By  Hare,  T. 
Truxton.  333  pp.  8 Illus.  Penn.  $i.oon. 

College  life  is  the  theme  of  this  book,  with  its  track 
meets,  dormitory  life,  baseball  matches,  fraternity 
rivalries,  and  the  “midnight  oil.” 

Bartley,  Freshman  Pitcher.  By  Heyliger, 
William.  23^  pp.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Lib. 
6oc.n. 

A story  to  be  recommended  to  boys  both  for  its 
good  baseball  and  for  the  high  standard  of  morality 
which  it  upholds. 


Against  Odds.  By  Heyliger,  W.  309  pp. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $i.25n. 

How  a young  fellow,  whose  physical  appearance  was 
his  greatest  handicap,  won  out  against  great  odds. 

Tom  Brown's  School  Days.  By  Hughes,  T. 
Illus.  by  Rhead,  Louis.  34  Illus.  Harper. 
$1.50.  Everyman's  Lib.  Ed.  Cloth,  40c. 
leather,  80c. 

“It  has  been  my  interesting  experience,”  says 
Howells  in  his  Introduction,  “to  find  the  story  of 
‘Tom  Brown’s  School  Days’  even  better  than  I once 
thought  it,  say,  fifty  years  ago.”  Louis  Rhead  lived 
at  the  school  when  making  the  pictures. 

Pitching  in  a Pinch.  By  Mathewson, 
Chirsty.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  60c. n. 

A series  of  gripping  stories  of  the  Big  Leaguers, 
told  by  “Matty,”  once  the  star  pitcher  of  the  New 
York  Giants. 

The  School  Days  of  Elliott  Gray,  Jr.  By 
Maynard,  Colton.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Lib. 
6oc.n. 

An  American  school  story  that  makes  me  confident 
of  the  citizens  of  tomorrow.  The  workmanship  is 
masterly  and  it  presents  ideals  in  a way  that  must 
fascinate  boys. — Dean  Wilbur,  George  Washington 
University. 

College  Years.  By  Paine,  Ralph  D.  Illus. 
Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 

“A  fine,  clean  note  of  fair  play  pervades  these 
eleven  stories  from  college  activities  drawn  from 
happenings  on  the  Yale  campus.  They  teach  the 
spirit  of  sportsmanship  that  all  good  citizens  find  a 
necessary  part  of  life’s  equipment.” — Bk.  Rev.  Dig. 

Harding  of  St.  Timothy.  By  Pier,  A.  S. 
Illus.  Houghton.  $i.25n. 

The  hero,  Harry  Harding,  shows  how  fair  play 
counts  for  more  in  life  than  anything  else. — Kern. 

The  Jester  of  St.  Timothy's.  By  Pier, 
A.  S.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Lib.  6oc.n. 

“A  well-written  story  with  a good  school  atmos- 
phere and  an  agreeable  absence  of  slang.” — A.  L.  A. 

Batter-Up.  By  Williams,  Hawley.  303  pp. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $i.25n. 

Lansing  Academy,  a preparatory  school,  in  the  scene 
of  this  story.  Chester  Hall  loses  his  place  on  the 
nine  and  is  branded  a coward  because  he  appears  to 
be  afraid  of  a rival  pitcher.  The  story  tells  of  his 
fight  to  regain  his  lost  place  and  the  respect  of  his 
fellows. 

Freshman  Dorn,  Pitcher.  By  Quirk,  Leslie 
W.  300  pp.  10  Illus.  Century.  $1.50. 

A story  of  baseball. 

Baby  Elton,  Quarterback.  By  Quirk,  Leslie 
W.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 
“Baby  Elton’s  freshman  year  at  college.  How 
he  played  football  and  baseball  and  becomes  the  cap- 
tain of  the  track  team.” — Pittsburgh. 

The  Fourth  Down.  By  Quirk,  Leslie  W. 
320  pp.  4 Illus.  Little.  $i.20n. 

A book  on  college  sports,  dealing  with  the  uphill 
climb  of  a manly  young  freshman. 

The  Pennant.  By  Tomlinson,  E.  T.  319 
pp.  4 illus.  Barse  & Hopkins.  50cm. 

In  the  same  series:  “Captain  Dan  Richards”  and 
“Karl  Hall  of  Tait.” 

This  book  inspired  ‘‘Billy”  Bookworm  to  say:  “I’m 
going  to  be  like  Dan  Richards,  a good  ball  player, 
but  always  on  the  square  and  level.” 

Fair  Play.  By  Williams,  H.  286  pp.  Illus. 
Appleton.  $i.25n. 

A boy  who  has  extraordinary  athletic  gifts  and  has 
been  thoroughly  spoiled  at  the  wrong  kind  of  boarding 
school,  comes  to  Lansing.  Here  the  manly  spirit  of 
the  boys,  their  loyalty  to  their  coach  and  their  forget- 
fulness of  self  in  team  work,  at  first  astonish  and 
then  subdue  hia  overweening  conceit. 


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Heroes  of  Success 

" The  hottest  place  in  the  seething  caldron  is  the  point  of 
greatest  efficiency  at  the  moment.  Boys  who  do  just  what 
their  teachers  desire,  rarely  seethe;  they  only  sizzle.” 

—Prof.  Edgar  James  Swift. 


The  period  of  the  early  teens  marks  the 
rapid  growth  of  the  consciousness  of  self  in 
the  expanding  personality.  The  boy  becomes 
an  egoist,  which  is  the  scientist’s  soft  im- 
peachment of  his  provoking  egotism.  Later, 
many  forces  without  and  within  co-operate  to 
socialize  him,  when  his  thought  of  others  will 
loom  as  large  as  his  thought  of  self.  Mean- 
while, we  must  deal  with  him  as  he  is,  under- 


standing that  the  “hottest  place  in  the  seeth- 
ing caldron” — this  exaggerated  ego  in  the 
boy — “is  the  point  of  greatest  efficiency  at  the 
moment.” 

The  feeling  of  self-sufficiency  usually  as- 
serts itself  in  the  desire  to  leave  school  and 
go  to  work.  The  real  reason  why  ninety  per 
cent,  of  our  boys  never  enter  high  school 
is  found  neither  in  economic  pressure  or 
faulty  curriculum.  It  strikes 
deeper  than  that — the  cause 
is  in  the  boy  himself.  As 
selfhood  develops,  the  ac- 
quisitive, productive  and 
commercial  instincts  strong- 
ly assert  themselves.  The 
boy  longs  to  possess,  pro- 
duce, achieve  something  for 
himself. 

This  is  an  opportune 
moment  for  parent  and 
educator.  Now  life  issues 
are  determined.  Left  to 
himself,  the  boy  in  a 
little  while  may  find  him- 
self among  the  millions  who 
possess  only  a “job,”  or 
worse  still,  awakens  to  find 
himself  lost,  almost  irre- 
trievably, in  some  “blind 
alley”  of  trade.  But,  if 
someone  is  competent  to  in- 
terpret him,  what  he  is, 
what  he  may  become  be- 
cause of  his  disposition,  na- 
tive ability  and  opportunity, 
then  life  for  him  is  sure  to 
be  worth  while  whatever  his 
share  in  the  doing  of  the 
world’s  work. 

At  this  period  a boy’s 
reading  becomes  immensely 
valuable,  for  it  is  a note- 
worthy fact  that  many  great 
men  have  been  more  pro- 
foundly influenced  by  books, 
what  they  read,  than  by 
schools,  where  they  study. 
A boy  needs  now  such  books 
of  biography,  such  stories 
of  achievement  as  are  rich 
in  broad,' human  experience 
and  the  vigorous  action. of 
men  as  it  finds  expression 
in  the  stress  and  strain  of 
“making  good”  in  business. 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


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I.  Biography 

The  Boyhood  of  Lincoln.  By  Butterworth, 
Hezekiah.  266  pp.  Ulus.  Appleton. 
$i-35n. 

A story  that  gives  a ftihful  picture  of  pioneer  life 
in  the  time  of  Lincoln’s  boyhood  and  of  the  hardships 
and  privations  he  had  to  face. 

Autobiography.  Franklin,  Benjamin.  253  pp. 
Houghton.  75c. 

A great  man  tells  simply  and  easily  the  story  of 
his  own  life. 

Through  College  on  Nothing  a Year.  By 
Gauss,  Christian.  174  pp.  Scribner. 
$i.oon. 

Tells  of  a poor  boy’s  successful  fight  for  an  educa- 
tion. Such  a tale  of  courageous  perseverance  has 
not  been  written  in  many  a day.  Founded  on  fact, 
the  story  has  all  the  fascination  of  fiction. 

Pushing  to  the  Front.  By  Marden,  O.  S. 
Crowell.  $i.oon. 

This  volume  tells  the  romance  of  achievement,  and 
by  anecdotes  and  concrete  examples  shows  how  suc- 
cessful men  and  women  of  all  times  and  countries 
have,  in  the  face  of  formidable  obstacles,  struggled 
and  won  out. 

Boy's  Life  of  Edison.  By  Meadowcroft,  Wm. 
H.  8 Illus.  Harper.  $1.25. 

The  author  has  been  for  years  in  daily  association 
with  Edison,  working  with  him  in  his  laboratory  at 
Orange.  We  see  Edison  develop  automatic,  duplex, 
and  quadruplex  telegraphy,  find  the  key  to  the  tele- 
phone, invent  the  phonograph,  discover  the  secrets  of 
the  incandescent  lamp  and  a complete  lighting  system, 
and  succeed  among  the  first  in  designing  an  electric 
railway. 

Life  of  Abraham  Lincoln.  By  Moores, 
Chas.  W.  132  pp.#  6 Illus.  Houghton.  60c. 

Lays  emphasis  on  the  boyhood  and  youth  of  Lin- 
coln, his  heroic  struggle  for  an  education  and  a place 
in  the  world,  and  the  chief  events  of  his  public  life. 

Captains  of  Industry.  By  Parton,  James. 
Vol.  I.  399  pp.  8 Illus.  Houghton.  $1.25. 
Vol.  II.  393  pp.  8 Illus.  Houghton.  $1.25. 

Short  sketches  for  young  Americans  of  busy  men; 
merchants,  inventors,  manufacturers,  teachers,  far- 
mers, reformers,  etc. 

Life  of  Edison.  By  Rolt- Wheeler,  F.  201  pp 
6 Illus.  Macmillan.  50c.11. 

An  account,  which  reflects  the  vigor  and  energy 
of  the  great  inventor  and  pictures  him  as  the  typi- 
cal American,  giving  due  prominence  to  his  early 
experiences  as  “candybutcher.” 

Up  from  Slavery.  By  Washington,  B.  T. 
Burt.  50  c. 

Boyhood  days  of  Booker  T.  Washington,  his 
struggles  for  an  education  and  his  life  work  in  con- 
nection with  the  Tuskegee  Normal  and  Industrial 
Institute.  Good  to  read  aloud. — Pittsburgh. 

II.  Stories 

The  Fast  Mail.  By  Drysdale,  William.  328 
pp.  6 Illus.  Wilde.  $i.25n. 

The  story  of  a train  boy.  This  is  a true  story  of 
the  adventures  of  a boy  who  fought  his  way  to  suc- 
cess with  clean  grit  and  good  6ense  accomplishing 
what  is  within  the  power  of  every  American  boy,  if 
he  sets  himself  to  do  it. 

The  Young  Supercargo.  By  Drysdale,  Will- 
iam. 352  pp.  6 Illus.  Wilde.  $i.25n. 

It  contains  all  the  interest  of  Oliver  Optic’s  books 
with  none  of  their  improbabilities.  It  portrays  the 
hardships  as  well  as  the  adventures  of  those  who 
enter  the  marine  service. 

The  Hoosier  School  Boy.  By  Eggleston,  Ed- 
ward. 181  pp.  5 Illus.  Scribner.  $i.oon. 


“It  is  a wholesome  book  for  boys.  The  boy  who 
begins  it  will  not  lay  it  down  before  he  has  read  every 
word.” — The  Advance. 

Pickett’s  Gap.  By  Greene,  H.  208  p.  Illus. 
Macmillan,  soc.n. 

The  underlying  purpose  of  this  story  is  to  depict 
the  final  triumph  of  conscience  over  personal  fear, 
and  of  paternal  affection  over  the  power  of  selfish 
pride. 

Off  Side.  By  Heyliger,  Wfn.  Appleton. 
$i.25n. 

The  story  of  a boy  who  “found  himself.”  A splen- 
did book  to  wake  a boy  up,  and  perhaps  lead  him  to 
make  choice  of  a vocation. 

Sands  y’s  Pal.  By  Hunting,  Gardner.  346  pp. 
Illus.  Harper.  $i.25n. 

Better  than  the  average  boys’  story  today,  and 
different.  Larry,  a young  ragamuffin,  won  his  way 
into  Sandsy’s  friendship  through  saving  his  dog.  How 
Sandsy  tried  to  express  his  gratitude,  makes  an  in- 
teresting, fine-spirited  tale,  staged  largely  in  an  ad- 
vertising office  where  both  boys  unexpectedly  find 
themselves  employed,  with  the  dog  and  “Mrs.  Nora” 
the  cook  taking  active,  though  minor  parts. 

Captains  Courageous.  By  Kipling,  R.  Illus. 
Century.  $1.50. 

A story  of  the  fishing  banks.  Harvey  Cheyne, 
young  and  rich,  spoiled  by  indulgence,  while  en  route 
for  Europe  on  an  Atlantic  steamer,  falls  overboard. 
He  is  picked  up  by  a fishing  smack  bound  for  a 
season’s  fishing  off  the  banks  of  Newfoundland  and 
is  put  to  work  to  earn  his  living. 

The  Young  Homesteaders.  By  Lincoln,  J. 
W.  409  pp.  Illus.  Wilde,  soc.n. 

A story  of  how  two  boys  made  a home  in  the 
west  for  their  mother. 

Cadet  of  the  Black  Star  Line.  By  Paine, 
Ralph,  D.  Illus.  Scribner.  $1.25 

A boy  who  learns  the  principles  of  steamanship  in 
a great  Atlantic  steamer. 

Tommy  Remington’s  Battle.  By  Stevenson, 
Burton  E.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library. 
6oc.n. 

“Story  of  a West  Virginia  coal  mine.  It  tells  of 
a miner’s  boy  with  a thirst  for  knowledge,  who,  has 
a struggle  to  decide  between  supporting  his  parents 
and  taking  advantge  of  a great  opportunity  for  edu- 
cation. ” — Pittsburgh. 

Crowded  Out  O’  Crofield.  By  Stoddard,  W. 
O.  261  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.35n. 

The  story  of  an  energetic  American  boy  who  is 
crowded  out  of  his  native  village  into  a successful 
business  career.  A book  that  is  said  to  be  based  upon 
the  early  life  of  Grover  Cleveland  as  told  by  him  to 
the  author. 

Uncle  Abner’s  Legacy.  By  Verrill,  A.  H. 
243  pp.  24  Illus.  Holt.  $i.25n. 

Considerable  information  on  modern  devices  and 
scientific  methods  for  farming  are  presented  in  the 
form  of  a very  slight  story.  Tom  and  Kitty,  on 
being  left  a farm  by  their  uncle,  leave  their  posi- 
tions in  the  city  to  run  it;  supported  principally  by 
the  advice  of  a cousin,  They  achieve  results  be- 
yond their  wildest  dreams. 

The  Widow  O’Callaghan’s  Boys.  By  Zoll- 
inger, G.  297  pp.  20  Illus.  McClurg. 
$1.00. 

“It  is  a story  of  sturdy,  level  headed  effort  to  meet 
the  world  on  its  rather  severe  terms,  and  to  win  from 
it  success  and  progress.  No  strokes  of  miraculous 
good  luck  befall  these  young  heroes  of  peace;  but 
they  deserve  what  they  gain,  and  the  story  is  told 
so  simply,  and  yet  with  so  much  originality,  that  it 
is  quite  as  interesting  reading  as  are  the  tales  where 
success  is  won  by  more  sensational  inspirations  to 
many  mothers  apparently  more  fortunately  situated. 
It  is  a book  to  be  heartily  commended." — Christian 
Register. 


A STEAMSHIP  PASSING  THE  CUCAKACHA  SLIDE,  PANAMA  CANAL 

From  “ The  Boy  Scout’s  Year  Book.” 


D.  Appleton  & Co. 


The  boy  wants  to  know.  Just  when,  with 
insatiable  appetite  he’s  demanding  a story, 
there  is  developing  in  the  boy  a hunger  for 
facts,  a thirst  for  knowledge.  Says  Pro- 
fessor Klapper:  “The  imagination  which  edu- 
cation must  develop  is  the  more  mature  im- 
agination, which  creates  the  possible.  This 
is  the  imagination  which  brings  forth  new 
inventions,  practical  reforms,  and  visions  of 
improved  social  living.” 

In  guiding  the  boy’s  reading  we  must,  there- 
fore, keep  constantly  before  us  this  two-fold 
need  of  the  boy’s  developing  mind — that  it 
needs  just  as  much  fact  as  fiction;  and 
further,  that  in  his  fiction,  in  his  adventure 
tales,  we  should  give  him  only  such  as  repre- 
sent facts  in  the  form  of  fiction,  not  those  that 
represent  fiction  as  fact. 

The  boy  of  to-day  is  being  deluged  with  a 
flood  of  cheap,  story  books  that  are  as  de- 
structive of  things  precious  as  a Johnstown 
Flood,  the  menacing  element  of  all  these 
stories  being  their  gross  exaggeration.  That 
is  the  best  story  for  boys  which  in  every  sense 
is  most  true  to  life  and  human  nature.  But 
in  almost  all  of  this  “mile-a-minute  fiction” 
some  inflammable  tale  of  improbable  adventure 
is  told.  Boys  ride  in  aeroplanes  as  easily  as 
though  on  bicycles;  criminals  are  captured 
by  them  with  a facility  that  matches  the  abil- 
ity of  Sherlock  Holmes;  and  when  it  comes 
to  getting  on  in  the  world,  the  cleverness  of 
these  hustling  boys  is  comparable  only  to  those 
captains  of  industry  and  Napoleans  of  finance 


who  have  made  millions  in  a minute.  Insuper- 
able difficulties  and  crushing  circumstances 
are  as  easily  overcome  and  conquered  as  in 
fairy  tales.  Indeed,  no  popular  character  of 
history  or  legend  or  mythological  story  was 
ever  more  wise,  more  brave,  more  resourceful, 
than  some  of  these  up-to-the-minute  boy 
heroes  are  made  to  appear  in  the  Sunday  sup- 
plement juvenile  stories. 

To  negative  the  influence  of  any  or  all  such 
modern  thrillers  boys  may  read,  and  to  help 
conserve  the  good  results  of  the  story  books 
that  develop  in  the  boy  the  creative  imagina- 
tion, we  should  constantly  arrest  his  atten- 
tion with  those  books  of  information  that  will 
familiarize  him  with  things  as  they  actually 
are. 

Such  books  to  delight  the  boy  must  be 
more  than  a wooden  digest  of  facts.  He  will 
read  even  that  occasionally,  but  what  moves 
him  mightily,  captures  his  mind  completely  is 
narrative  or  description  in  which  facts  are  as 
much  alive  as  his  red-blooded  heroes.  Here 
is  a fine  field  for  the  most  gifted  writers — the 
prospect  of  making  facts  appear  to  the  boy 
as  fascinating  as  fiction;  the  possibility  of 
fitting  fact  and  fancy  so  well  together  that 
the  fact,  heightened  and  colored  is  made  for 
the  boy  mind  tasteful,  appetizing  as  a good 
meal,  and  as  satisfying  to  his  hunger  for 
knowledge. 

Moreover,  it  is  important  that  we  also  note 
the  fact  that  through  reading  these  books 
some  hoys  will  receive  vocational  guidance. 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


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From  all  over  the  country  come  reports  that 
as  a result  of  boys  reading  books  of  informa- 
tion on  the  several  Boy  Scout  merit  badges, 
such  reading  determined  for  them  the  choice 
of  a business  career. 

Even  though  the  influence  may  not  be  as 
practically  helpful  as  that  upon  the  many, 
more  than  likely  it  is  the  reading  of  these 
books  of  information  that  will  determine  for 
not  a few  boys  the  things  he  will  be  most  in- 
terested in  as  a man  during  his  hours  of  re- 
creation. And  for  all,  no  doubt,  many  of 
these  books  will  serve  as  a happy  introduction 
to  God’s  out-of-doors,  making  it  more  pos- 
sible for  boys  to  find  “sermons  in  stones, 
tongues  in  trees,  books  in  the  running  brooks, 
and  good  in  everything.” 

I.  Fiction 

Pick,  Shovel  and  Pluck.  By  Bond,  A.  R. 
255  pp.  no  Illus.  Mann.  $i.5on. 

A companion  volume  to  “With  the  Men  Who  Do 
Things,"  taking  the  same  two  boys  through  a new 
series  of  engineering  experiences.  A fascinating  and 
instructive  book  for  boys,  relating  how  many  big 
things  in  engineering  have  been  accomplished. 

With  the  Men  Who  Do  Things.  By  Bond, 
A.  R.  275  pp.  in  Illus.  Mann.  $i.5on. 

Recounting  the  adventures  of  two  young  lads  who 
spend  a summer  vacation  seeing  the  engineering 
wonders  of  New  York.  We  find  them  with  the  iron- 
worker far  above  the  city,  with  foundation  builder 
deep  under  ground,  with  the  “sand  hog,"  driving 
tunnels  under  water  through  quicksand,  and  in  a score 
of  other  novel  situations. 

Jack  Straw,  Lighthouse  Builder.  By 
Crump,  L.  W.  242  pp.  4 Illus.  McBride. 
$i.oon. 

In  fiction  form,  tells  how  Cobia  Reef  Beacon  was 
built,  and  the  part  “Jack  Straw"  had  in  building  it. 
Great  obstacles  were  faced,  but  “Jack"  proved  him- 
self a man  with  the  others  in  overcoming  them  all. 

Indian  Why  Stories.  By  Lindermann,  F.  D. 
236  pp.  8 Illus.  Scribner.  $2.oon. 

Here  are  a bunch  of  stories  War  Eagle  told  across 
his  lodge — five  long  centuries  ago.  The  book  is  il- 
lustrated by  the  cowboy  artist  Charles  M.  Russell. 

The  Boy  with  the  U.  S.  Survey.  By  Rolt- 
Wheeler,  Francis.  381  pp.  37  Illus.  Loth- 
rop. $1.50. 

This  story  describes  the  thrilling  adventures  of 
members  of  the  U<  S.  Geological  Survey,  not  in  the 
brief  form  of  statistical  reports  and  bluebooks,  but 
graphically  woven  into  a string  narrative  that  both 
pleases  and  instructs.  Every  volume  of  the  “U.  S. 
Service  Series”  has  the  censorship  and  approval  of 
officials  of  the  U.  S.  Government. 

The  Boy  with  the  U.  S.  Census.  By  Rolt- 
Wheeler,  Francis.  354  pp.  38  Illus.  Loth- 
rop.  $1.50. 

Through  the  experiences  of  a typical  bright  Ameri- 
can boy,  the  author  shows  the  growth  and  resources 
of  our  vast  country,  and  how  the  necessary  informa- 
tion is  gathered,  the  securing  of  which  frequently 
involved  hardship  and  peril.  % 

The  Boy  with  the  U.  S.  Indians.  By  Rolt- 
Wheeler,  Francis.  410  pp.  36  Illus.  Loth- 
rop. $1.50. 

With  a typical  bright  American  youth  as  a central 
figure,  this  tells  a great  deal  about  Indians,  and 
gives  a good  idea  of  a great  field  of  national  activity, 
made  thrilling  on  its  human  side  by  the  heroism  de- 
manded in  the  little-known  adventures  of  those  who 
do  the  work  of  “Uncle  Sam." 


The  Boy  with  the  U.  S.  Foresters.  By 
Rolt-Wheeler,  Francis.  317  pp.  38  Illus. 
Lothrop.  $1.50. 

The  life  of  a useful  forester  is  followed  in  ad- 
venturous detail — the  mighty  representative  of  our 
country’s  government  though  young  in  years — a youth- 
ful monarch  in  a vast  domain  of  forest. 

Boy  with  U.  S.  Life-Savers.  By  Rolt' 
Wheeler,  Francis.  346  pp.  Illus.  Lothrop. 
$i-5°n. 

An  enthusiastic  account  of  the  work  of  the  U.  S. 
Coast,  Guard,  revealed  in  many  stqries  of  rescue 
and  hardship,  some  told  to  Eric,  a young  man  train- 
ing for  the  work,  others,  experiences  in  which  he 
participated. 

Our  Own  Land' Series.  Five  Vols.  By  Tom- 
linson, E.  T.  Illus.  Gr osset.  6oc.n.ea. 

Titles  as  follows:  Four  boys  in  the  Yellowstone; 

Four  boys  in  the  land  of  cotton;  Four  boys  on  the 
Mississippi;  Four  boys  and  a fortune,  why  they  went 
to  England,  and  what  they  found;  Four  boys  in  the 
Yosemite. 

In  these  stories  Dr.  Tomlinson  tells  of  the  ex- 
periences of  four  boys  who  spend  their  summer  vaca- 
tions traveling.  The  stories  are  full  of  adventures, 
mountain  climbing,  explorations,  and  many  exciting 
experiences  of  a very  varied  sort.  The  historical  ele- 
ment is  not  lacking,  and  there  is  a great  amount  of 
personally  gained  information.  Besides,  there  is  the 
continual  fun,  and  the  lessons  the  boys  learn  from 
their  mistakes  and  personal  experiences. 

Letters  From  Brother  Bill.  By  Towers,  W. 
K.  141  pp.  Illus.  Crowell.  5oc.n. 

A correspondence  course  in  football  offered  by  a 
‘‘varsity  sub  to  his  young  brother  Tad,  captain  of 
the  Beechville  High  School..  The  advice  is  supple- 
mented by  diagrams  and  eight  illustrations. 

II.  Fact 

The  Boy’s  Motley.  By  Banks,  H.  W.  277 
pp.  12  Illus.  Stokes.  $2.oon. 

Motley’s  Rise  of  the  Dutch  republic,  rewritten  for 
young  people,  with  frequent  quotations  from  the 
original,  but  much  abbreviated. 

Training  of  Wild  Animals.  By  Bostock, 
Frank  Charles.  Illus.  Century.  $i.oon. 

The  author  is  one  of  the  greatest  of  wild  animal 
trainers.  He  tells  how  lions,  tigers  and  other  wild 
beasts  are  taught  to  do  tricks,  about  their  traits  in 
captivity  and  about  the  hazardous  lives  of  their 
trainers. 

Wonderland  of  Stamps.  By  Burroughs,  W. 
D.  Many  Illus.  Stokes.  $1.50. 

A book  that  will  delight  every  youthful  stamp 
collector.  Contains  two  hundred  figures  on  twenty-five 
plates.  The  historical  significance  of  the  most  im- 
portant stamps  of  the  world,  makes  the  book  a thesau- 
rus of  valuable  information  for  the  school  boy. 

The  Battle  of  Baseball.  By  Claudy,  C.  H. 
377  pp.  Many  Illus.  Century.  $i.5on. 

A baseball  book  for  “fans"  of  every  age. 

The  Book  of  Stars.  By  Collins,  A.  F.  230 
pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

Written  to ‘conform  to  the  tests  of  the  Boy  Scouts 
and  gives  clear  explanation  of  the  principal  constel- 
lations, and  the  wonders  of  the  planets,  sun,  and 
moon,  and  their  uses  to  boy  life.  Many  helpful  dia- 
grams and  illustrations. 

The  Wireless  Man.  By  Collins,  Francis 
Arnold.  Many  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library. 
6oc.n. 

Contains  a host  of  true  stories  of  wireless  ad- 
venture on  land  and  sea,  far  stranger  and  more  fasci- 
nating than  fiction.  You  are  introduced  to  many  a 
delightful  character  new  to  romance,  the  wireless 
doctor,  soldier,  sailor,  and  carried  rapidly  through 
their  adventures.  There  is  a technical  chapter  which 
the  amateur  wireless  operator  will  find  invaluable. 
Just  the  book  for  boys  and  the  book  to  make  one  a 
boy  again. 


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BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


At  Home  in  the  Water.  By  Corsan,  Geo. 
H.  191  pp.  128  Illus.  Association  Press. 
Cloth,  $1.00;  Linen,  25c. 

Swimming  is  one  of  the  sports  all  boys  pretty 
much  delight  in  and  this  book  will  be  welcomed  -by 
them  because  by  means  of  scores  of  illustrations  it 
demonstrates  how  to  become  an  expert  swimmer. 

Boy's  Book  of  Airships.  By  Delacombe,  H. 
244  pp.  93  Illus.  Stokes.  $i-75n- 

Tells  of  all  varieties  of  airships  with  many  illus- 
trations. 

Uncle  Sam’s  Modern  Miracles.  By  DuPuy, 
W.  A.  268  pp.  15  Illus.  Stokes.  $i.25n. 

The  big  jobs  of  the  Federal  Government  told  of 
in  picturesque  language,  such  as  “Revealing  the 
Weather,”  “Transforming  Deserts,”  “Shackling  the 
Mississippi,”  “Taking  the  Census,”  etc.  Illustrated 
with  photographs. 

Indian  Boyhood.  By  Eastman,  Charles  A. 
289  pp.  4 Illus.  Doubleday.  $1.7511. 
Everyboy’s  Lib.  6oc.n. 

In  this  volume  the  author,  a full-blooded  Sioux,  tells 
of  his  own  bringing  up  on  the  Western  plains  before 
the  advent  of  the  white  man.  He  describes  the 
nomadic  life  of  the  tribe,  its  customs  and  rites. 

Indian  Scout  Talks.  By  Eastman,  C.  A. 
190  pp.  Illus.  Little.  8oc.n. 

From  this  book  one  may  learn  how  to  make 
friends  with  wild  animals;  how  to  build  Indian 
canoes;  how  to  make  and  to  follow  a blazed  trail; 
how  to  start  a fire  without  matches  and  cook  without 
pots.  There  is  good  advice  about  fishing  and  trap- 
ping, the  camp-site  and  portage,  and  the  language 
of  footprints,  and  other  phases  of  Indian  wood- 
craft. 

Stories  of  Useful  Inventions.  By  Forman, 
S.  E.  220  pp.  Many  Illus.  Century. 

$i.oon. 

This  book  tells  simply  and  entertainingly  of  the 
beginnings  of  familiar,  every  day  things — the  match, 
the  stove,  etc. — making  the  most  of  all  the  history 
and  humanity  wrapped  up  in  these  inventions. 

Our  Country's  Flag.  By  Holden,  Edward 
S.  165  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

This  book  gives  the  history  of  the  American  flag, 
its  origin  and  its  development  in  to  what  is  now  to 
every  true  American,  the  noblest,  most  beautiful 
emblem  afloat.  There  is  also  considerable  information 
given  concerning  the  flags  and  shields  of  other 
nations. 

Historic  Inventions.  By  Holland,  R.  S.  295 
pp.  16  Illus.  Jacobs.  $i.5on. 

It  covers  an  attractive  field,  that  of  the  inventions 
that  have  figured  so  largely  in  the  life  of  the  modern 
world.  It  is  biographical  and  descriptive,  including 
narratives  of  the  lives  of  the  great  inventors  and  in- 
formation regarding  their  characteristic  science. 

Boy’s  Book  of  Steamships.  By  Houden,  J. 
R.  296  pp.  81  Illus.  Stokes.  $i.75n. 

In  same  series;  books  on  “Railways,”  ‘‘Warships,” 
and  “Locomotives,”  all  of  them  packed  full  of  infor- 


mation regarding  the  things  that  appeal  so  much  to 
boys  and  very  popular  with  those  privileged  to  read 
them. 

The  Story  of  the  Cowboy.  By  Hough,  Em- 
erson. 34.9  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.35n. 

With  the  passing  of  the  great  open  ranges  of  the 
West  passed  one  of  the  most  picturesque  figures  of 
our  history — the  cowboy.  Mr.  Hough  who  knew 
intimately  the  stirring  days  of  a short  generation  ago, 
tells  the  true  story  of  this  phase  of  our  civilization, 
and  gives  a graphic  picture  of  the  cowboy,  who,  even 
when  shorn  of  the  glamor  of  fiction,  remains  a most 
interesting  and  romantic  figure. 

Boy’s  Book  of  New  Inventions.  By  Maule, 
Harry  E.  399  pp.  104  Illus.  Everyboy’s 
Library.  6oc.n. 

Practically  every  great  invention  of  the  last  decade 
is  included. 

When  I Was  a Boy  in  Russia.  By  Mok- 
rievitch,  V.  173  pp.  Illus.  Lothrop. 
75c.n. 

An  ineresting,  condensed  account,  which  pictures 
the  author’s  life  when  a boy  on  a nobleman’s  estate 
sixty  years  ago,  the  winter  and  summer  sports, 
the  religious  ceremonies,  and  student  life.  For  the 
older  boys  and  girls,  and  even  adults. 

Keeping  in  Condition.  By  Moore,  H.  H.  137 
pp.  8 Illus.  Macmillan.  75c.11. 

For  the  older  boys,  a handbook  which  will  inspire 
an  ideal  for  a vigorous  manhood.  Gives  sound  and 
practical  advice  on  how  to  keep  fit  physically,  mentally, 
and  morality;  deals  straight-forwardly  and  normally 
with  sex  matters. 

Life  of  R.  L.  Stevenson.  By  Overton,  J.  M. 
180  pp.  13  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.oon. 

A book  for  the  older  boys  and  girls  and  interest- 
ing to  adults.  The  story  is  partly  told  by  many  and 
well  choosen  paragraphs  from  Stevenson’s  books  and 
the  letters  of  his  friends,  and  is  well  illustrated. 

The  Oregon  Trail.  By  Parkman,  F.  381  pp. 
Illus.  Little.  90c.n. 

This  ever  popular  book  tells  of  a journey  to  the 
west  taken  by  the  historian  and  a friend  when  young 
men.  The  Remington  pictures  are  an  invitation  for 
boys  to  start  at  once  a hike  over  “the  Oregon 
Trail.” 

Places  Young  Americans  Want  to  Know. 
Tomlinson,  E.  T.  281  pp.  Illus.  Appleton. 
$i.5on. 

Places  of  historic-  and  geographic  interest,  and  of 
great  scenic  beauty.  Bound  to  help  all  boys  who 
read  it  to  be  greater  lovers  of  our  own  land  and 
country. 

The  Lightbringers.  By  Wade,  M.  H.  242 
pp.  Illus.  Little.  $i.oon. 

The  lives  of  Robert  Peary,  Clara  Barton,  the 
Wright  Brothers,  Julia  Ward  Howe,  Guglielmo  Mar- 
coni, and  Roald  Amundsen,  simply  fold  for  boys  and 
girls. 

The  Book  of  Athletics.  By  Withington, 
Paul.  Lothrop.  $i.5on. 

Covers  the  whole  round  of  sports,  and  from  it  boys 
may  learn,  if  they  will  give  good  attention,  just  how 
best  to  play  their  favorite  games. 

III.  For  the  Young  Naturalist 

American  Boy's  Book  of  Bugs,  Butterflies 
and  Beetles.  By  Beard,  Dan  C.  309  PP- 
280  Illus.  Lippincott.  $2.oon. 

This  book,  boys,  was  written,  not  to  take  the  place 
of  any  other  book  in  the  field,  but  to  stimulate  your 
interest  and  encourage  you  to  read  other  books  which 
take  up  the  subject  in  a more  technical  manner — but 
beyond  all  this  and  above  all  this  is  the  hope  that 
this  book  will  encourage  you. — Dan  Beard. 

Bird  Neighbors.  By  Blanchan,  I eltje.  234 
pp.  66  Illus.  Doubleday.  $2.5on. 

An  introduction  to  150  birds  commonly  to  be  met 
with.  Includes  48  color  plates. 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


Squirrels  and  Other  Fur-Bearers.  By  Bur- 
roughs, John.  144  pp.  16  Illus.  Hough- 
ton. $i.oon. 

Partial  Contents:  Squirrels,  The  Chipmunk,  The 

Woodchuck,  The  Rabbit  and  the  Hare,  The  Muskrat, 
The  Skunk,  The  Fox. 

Bird-Life.  By  Chapman,  Frank  M.  195  pp. 
Illus.  Appleton.  $2.oon. 

A guide  to  the  study  of  our  common  birds.  With 
75  full-page  colored  plates  and  numerous  text  draw- 
ings by  Ernest  Thompson  Seton. 

Our  Insect  Friends  and  Foes  : How  to  Col- 
lect, Preserve  and  Study  Them.  By 
Cragin,  Belle  S.  Putnam.  $1.75. 

Describes  for  young  people,  the  common  insects 
found  in  the  country  east  of  the  Rocky  Mountains 
and  north  of  the  Gulf  states.  Scientific  names  are 
given  of  such  insects  as  are  illustrated  and  there  is 
a list  of  popular  names  and  their  scientific  equivalents. 

The  Butterfly  Book.  By  Holland,  Dr.  W.  J. 
382  pp.  48  Illus!  Doubleday.  $4.oon. 

The  book  on  Butterflies  by  Dr.  W.  J.  Holland  has 
introduced  thousands  of  readers  to  the  delightful  study 
of  butterflies  and  caterpillars.  Its  48  color  plates  are 
the  best  that  have  been  produced  by  the  three-color 
process.  In  these  and  the  text  cuts  are  shown  fully 
a thousand  different  species  of  butterflies.  Dr.  Hol- 
land’s unquestionable  position  as  the  authority  on 
butterflies  and  his  ability  to  write  in  a popular  way 
make  this  volume  the  most  complete  on  the  subject 
that  has  ever  been  prepared.  Chapters  on  the  capture 
and  preservation  of  butterflies  add  much  to  the  prac- 
tical value  of  the  book. 

The  Boy  Mineral  Collectors.  By  Kelley, 
J.  G.  Lippincott.  $1.3511. 

A story  not  only  interesting  in  itself,  but  very  valu- 
able for  any  boy  interested  in  the  study  of  mineralogy 
or  the  collecting  of  minerals.  It  also  contains  a great 
deal  of  valuable  information  concerning  the  historic 
and  noted  jewels,  crowns,  etc. — Kern. 

Land  Birds.  By  Reed,  Chester  A.  230  pp. 

191  Color  Plates.  Doubleday.  $i.oon. 

An  illustrated,  pocket  text  book  that  enables  any 
one  to  quickly  identify  any  song  or  insectivorous  bird 
found  east  of  the  Rocky  Mountains.  It  describes  their 
habits  and  peculiarities;  tells  you  where  to  look  for 
them  and  describes  their  nests,  eggs  and  songs.  Every 
bird  is  shown  in  color,  including  the  females  and 
young  where  the  plumage  differs,  from  water  color 
drawings  by  the  four-color  process.  The  illustrations 
are  the  best,  the  most  accurate,  and  the  most  valuable 
ever  printed  in  a bird  book. 

Water  Birds.  By  Reed,  Chester  A.  250  pp. 
230  Color  Illus.  Doubleday.  Cloth, 
$i.oon. ; Leather,  $i.25n. 

Includes  all  of  the  Water  Birds,  Game  Birds,  and 
Birds  of  Prey  east  of  the  Rockies.  Each  species  illus- 
trated in  colors,  330  in  number.  Habits  and  nesting 
habits  are  described. 

Flower  Guide.  By  Reed,  Chester  A.  233  pp. 

192  Colored  Illus.  Doubleday.  Cloth, 
$i.oon. ; Leather,  $1.2511. 

A guide  to  the  common  wild  flowers  found  in  the 
Eastern  and  Middle  States. 

The  colored  illustrations,  19a  in  number,  are  beau- 
tiful, artistic,  and  accurate  reproductions  from  oil 
paintings.  The  text  tells  where  each  is  found,  when 
it  blooms,  whether  in  woods,  fields,  swamps,  etc.,  the 
height  that  the  plant  attains,  whether  it  is  self-fertilized 
or  cross  fertilized  by  insects  and  how;  in  fact  it  gives 
a great  deal  more  information  than  one  would  think 
possible  in  a book  to  fit  comfortably  in  the  pocket. 

The  Tree  Guide.  By  Rogers,  Julia  Ellen.  265 
pp.  243  Illus.  Doubleday.  Goth,  $i.oon. ; 
leather,  $i.25n. 

The  Tree  Guide  is  uniform  in  style  and  size  with 
the  well  known  pocket  Bird  Guides  which  have  become 


so  universally  popular.  It  contains  243  illustrations 
(3a  of  them  colored  and  many  in  black  and  white) 
and  descriptions  of  every  tree  east  of  the  Rocky 
Mountains.  The  descriptions  include  the  range,  the 
classification,  the  distinctive  features  such  as  flowers, 
leaves,  fruit,  etc.,  and  all  other  marks  that  lead  to 
an  easy  identification  of  the  tree. 

Astronomy  With  the  Naked  Eye.  By  Ser- 
viss,  Garrett  P.  247  pp.  Illus.  Harper. 
$i.4on. 

The  plan  of  this  book  is  to  enable  the  casual  ob- 
server of  the  night  skies  to  appreciate  the  scheme 
of  the  constellations.  Every  principle  has  been  made 
conerete  and  specific,  so  that  the  lay  reader  might  not 
be  complicated  by  excessive  material.  The  book  begins 
with  the  discussion  of  two  constellations  visible  in  the 
meridian  in  January,  and  after  this  comes  a similar 
treatment  of  these  constellations  brightest  stars.  There 
is  also  a list,  for  the  convenience  of  those  who  wish 
to  use  the  telescope,  of  telescopic  bodies,  giving  their 
relative  positions.  At  the  end  is  a group  of  charts 
showing  stars  visible  to  the  naked  eye  and  the  out- 
lines of  the  constellation  figures. 

The  Boy  Collector's  Handbook.  By  Ver- 
rill,  A.  H.  290  pp.  138  Illus.  McBride. 
$i.5on. 

Tells  how  to  collect  rocks  and  minerals,  fossils, 
plants  and  vegetables,  insects,  Indian  relics,  fresh  and 
salt  water  animals  and  man-made  objects,  war  and 
historical  relics,  stamps,  coins,  postcards. 


FROM  “THI  boy's  BOOK  OF  FIREMEN,”  BY  IRVING  CRUMP 

Dodd,  Mead  & Co. 


2« 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


The  What  and  How  To  Do  Books 


Not  long  since  I made  surveys  of  different 
cities  endeavoring  to  discover  the  influences 
operating  to  lead  boys  away  from  the  nickel 
novel.  The  Public  Schools  and  Libraries  are 
both  rendering  splendid  service  in  this  regard, 
and  the  “movies,”  for  good  or  evil,  are  tak- 
ing literally  millions  of  nickels  that  for- 
merly went  to  buy  the  modern  thriller;  but 
not  the  least  among  all  these  influences  is 
the  magazine  of  the  Popular  Mechanics  type. 

I hi.ve  it  upon  very  good  authority  that 
the  publishers  of  the  nickel  novels  count  such 
magazines  their  biggest  competitors.  In  one 
of  the  Southern  cities,  where  recently  I made 
a survey,  I had  access  to  the  books  of  the 
News  Company  that  distributed  all  the  maga- 
zines for  that  territory.  The  report  for  that 
week  showed  that  while  there  had  been  dis- 
tributed less  than  4000  nickel  novels,  more 
than  5000  copies  alone  of  Popular  Mechanics 


had  been  disposed  of,  and  magazines  of  a 
similar  sort,  though  not  so  popular,  had  also 
been  distributed  in  very  considerable  numbers. 

These  figures  led  me  to  ask  newsdealers  and 
booksellers  if  they  had  observed  any  relation 
between  these  two  kinds  of  popular  publica- 
tions, and  I discovered  that  when  boys  start 
to  read  the  popular  magazines  on  mechanics 
and  electricity,  they  usually  leave  off  reading 
the  nickel  novel.  One  bookseller  always  had 
the  nickel  novel  and  Popular  Mechanics  dis- 
played together  in  order  that  he  might  influ- 
ence boys  to  read  something  better. 

These  facts  are  cited  in  order  that  I might 


emphasize  the  value  of  the  boy’s  interest  in 
the  “what  and  how  to  do  books” — the  books 
on  mechanics,  electricity,  machinery,  various 
handicrafts,  etc.  Just  at  the  time  when  the 
instinct  for  construction  or  destruction  is 
strongest,  it  is  a matter  of  supreme  import- 
ance that  ample  means  be  supplied  the  boy  to 
assist  him  in  the  proper  expression  of  him- 
self. Not  that  he  ever  will  become  a me- 
chanic, but  in  this  period  of  mental  and  phy- 
sical readjustment,  he  should  develop  skill 
in  the  mastery  of  his  fingers  and  through  ex- 
ercise build  up  a system  of  well  co-ordinated 
muscles. 

Moreover,  the  moral  value  is  equally  great. 
Only  recently  we  have  learned  how  to  mend 
morals  by  making  muscles.  In  reform  schools, 
manual  training  is  working  many  miracles  in 
the  transformation  of  boys’  characters.  And 
we  are  latterly  learning  that  what  has  such 
merit  for  the  bad  boy  is  of 
equal  worth  for  the  good  one. 
He,  too,  may  be  as  profoundly 
influenced  through  the  work 
of  his  hands ; he,  too,  may 
learn  through  his  “hobbies”  the 
power  of  application,  neatness, 
initiative,  resourcefulness, 
carefulness,  honesty  and  many 
more  of  the  elemental  moral 
qualities. 

Harper’s  Indoor  Book  for 
Boys.  By  Adams,  J.  H. 
122  Illus.  Harper.  $i.5on. 

Here  is  shown  the  use  of  carpen- 
ters’ tools  and  instructions  in  mak- 
ing picture  frames  and  ornamented 
wood  carving,  lamps,  sconces, 
hinges,  and  other  metal  objects. 
Then  the  boy  can  readily  take  up 
more  advanced  work,  such  as  model- 
ing in  clay  and  plaster  casting, 
bookbinding  and  the  kindred  craft 
of  extra  illustration;  pyrography,  or 
decorative  work  in  burnt  wood; 
printing,  stamping,  and  embossing; 
and  the  construction  and  use  of  the 
stereopticon. 

Harper’s  Outdoor  Book  for 
Boys.  By  Adams,  J.  H. 
no  Illus.  Harper.  $i.5on. 

The  aquarium,  pet  shelters,  windmills,  and  many 
other  contrivances  and  other  interesting  matters  near 
home  are  first  described.  Going  farther  afield,  we 
learn  the  making  of  coasters  and  skees,  ice  boats  and 
snow  cannon,  and  all  that  enter  into  winter  sports, 
as  well  as  the  many  things  which  have  to  do  with  the 
varied  interests  of  summer.  There  is  the  air,  also, 
with  its  invitation  to  kites  and  aeroplanes. 

Harper’s  Machinery  Book  for  Boys.  By 
Adams,  J.  H.  98  Illus.  Harper.  $1.5011. 

The  author  explains  in  the  simplest  and  most  prac- 
tical way  the  tools  and  general  outfit  which  are  neces- 
sary, and1  the  elementary  principles,  and  then  shows 
what  the  boy  can  do  himself  readily  and  inexpensively. 
Then  there  is  the  planning  of  simple  machinery  for 
working  with  wood,  stone,  or  concrete,  the  fitting  of 
machinery  for  automobiles  and  motor  boats,  metal 
casting,  forging,  and  other  fields  which  reveal  avail- 
able but  often  unsuspected  opportunities. 


FROM  “the  boy’s  BOOK  OF  MECHANICAL  MODELS,  BY  WILLIAM  B.  STOUT 

Little,  Brown  & Co. 


BOOKS  BOYS 


Jack  of  All  Trades.  By  Beard,  Dan  C. 
Many  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.50n. 

Mr.  Beard’s  books  are  all  “How  to”  in  the  strictest 
sense,  but  this  one  is  more  varied  than  any  of  them. 
By  the  simple  suggestions  offered  here  any  boy  can 
become  literally  a “Jack  of  all  trades  and  do  any 
thing  almost  he  cares  to  do  for  his  own  amusement. 

Handicraft  for  Outdoor  Boys.  By  Beard, 
Dan  C.  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library . 6oc.n. 

Just  about  everything  a boy  wants  to  make  is  sug- 
gested. 'Designs  by  the  author  with  simple  directions. 

Outdoor  Handy  Book.  By  Beard,  Dan  C. 
Many  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.5on. 

Among  other  things  tells  how  to  make  an  umbrella 
canoe  and  all  kinds  of  kites  and  stilts,  how  to  build 
the  “get-there”  sled  and  double  runners,  how  to  play 
tipcat,  mumbly  peg,  hockey,  Indian  games  and  all 
kinds  of  ball  games,  marbles,  etc.— Pittsburgh. 

The  American  Boys'  Handy  Book.  By 
Beard,  Dan  C.  Many  Illus.  Scribner. 
$1.5011.  , ..  . 

Tells  how  to  make  and  do  all  sorts  of  things;  make 
kites,  boats,  fishing  tackle,  blow-guns,  puppets  for 
puppet  shows,  magic  lanterns,  masquerade  and  theatri- 
cal costumes,  paper  fireworks,  etc. — Pittsburgh. 

Field  and  Forest  Handy  Book.  By  Beard, 
Dan  C.  Many  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.5on. 

A book  for  the  benefit  of  all  who  are  living  close 
to  nature  in  field  or  forest;  a book  for  men  as  well 
as  boys.  Material  arranged  according  to  seasons  and 
illustrated. — Kern. 

Boat-Building  and  Boating.  By  Beard,  Dan 
C.  Many  Illus.  Everyboy’s  Library.  6oc.n. 
A book  for  boys  who  would  like  to  know  how  to 
build  craft  in  which  they  might  navigate  the  ponds, 
lakes  and  streams  near  their  home.  What  he  suggests 
about  boat-building  is  written  in  a sound  and  graphic 
manner. — B.  R.  D. 

Shelters,  Shacks  and  Shanties.  By  Beard, 
Dan  C.  300  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.25n. 

For  more  than  a generation  now,  Dan  Beard’s  books 
have  been  both  pioneers  and  unfailing  guides.  His 
“Shelters,  Shacks  and  Shanties”  with  its  easily  work- 
able directions,  fills  a long  felt  want,  and  when  boys 
see  those  more  than  300  illustrations  by  the  author, 
they  will  hike  for  the  “tall  timber”  at  once  to  build 


FROM  “SHELTERS,  SHACKS  AND  SHANTIES,” 
BEARD 

The  Charles  Scribner’s  Sons 


by  dan  c. 


FROM  “HARPER'S  INDOOR  BOOK  FOR  BOYS,  BY  J. 
ADAMS 

Harper  & Brothers 


a shanty  or  a shack,  or  will  build  one  right  in  their 
back  yard. 

The  Boy  Pioneers.  By  Beard,  Dan  C.  329 
pp.  Many  Illus.  Scribner.  $i.5pn. 

The  best  of  all  the  Beard  books,  telling  of  innumer- 
able things  for  b9ys  to  do  and  make,  and  also  how  to 
become  a Boy  Pioneer. 

The  Scientific  American  Boy.  By  Bond, 
A.  Russell.  338  PP.  3H  Ulus.  Munn. 
$2.oon. 

This  is  a story  of  outdoor  boy  life,  suggesting 
a large  number  of  diversions,  which,  aside  from 
affording  entertainment,  will  stimulate  in  boys  the 
creative  spirit.  In  each  instance  complete  practical 
instructions  are  given  for  building  the  various  articles. 

The  Scientific  American.  Boy  at  School.  By 
Bond,  A.  Russell.  3 *7  PP-  320  Illus.  Munn. 
$2.oon.  . _ „ 

Sequel  to  “The  Scientific  American  Boy. 

Handbook  for  Boys.  Boy  Scouts  of  Amer- 
ica. 432  pp.  Profusely  Illustrated.  Pa- 
per, 35c.n. ; Cloth,  6oc.n. 

Official  handbook,  Boy  Scouts  of  America.  Treats 
of  Scoutcraft,  woodcraft,  campcraft,  health,  and  en- 
durance, chivalry,  patriotism,  and  good  citizenship. 
Fine  reading  for  any  boy,  even  if  he  is  not  a scout 
member. 

Box  Furniture,  Etc.  By  Brigham,  L.  Many 
Illus.  Century.  $i.6on. 

Describes  and  gives  instruction  for  the  making  of 
one  hundred  useful  articles  in  the  home.  All  these 
are  made  out  of  boxes  of  one  sort  or  another.  the 
author  shows  how  with  simple  tools  one  may  fashion 
music  racks,  desks,  flower  stands,  footstools,  wash 
stands,  etc. 

The  Boy  Scout's  Camp  Book.  By  Cave,  Ed- 
ward. Illus.'  from  photos.  Doubleday. 
6oc.n. 

.There  is  no  side  of  the  Boy  Scout  movement  which 
arouses  such  enthusiasm  as  camping,  and  Mr.  Cave 
has  told  all  the  interesting  things  in  a way  to  make 
one  long  to  test  his  advice. 


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BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


ARCTURUS 


FROM  “THE  BOOK  OF  STARS,”  »Y  A.  F.  COLLINS 

D.  Appleton  & Co. 

The  Book  of  Wireless.  By  Collins,  A.  F. 
222  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

Very  specific,  clear  directions  are  given  for  mak- 
ing a small  wireless  outfit,  and  a long-distance  one, 
with  estimated  cost  of  materials,  and  many  helpful 
diagrams. 

Boys'  Book  of  Model  Aeroplanes.  By  Col- 
lins, F.  A.  Many  Illus.  Century.  $i.2on. 

Written  for  the  rapidly  increasing  army  of  Amer- 
ican boys  who  are  not  only  interested  in  air  ships 
and  aeronautics,  but  are  helping  to  develop  the 
sport.  Numerous  photographs  and  diagrams  make 
clear  the  author’s  complete  directions  for  the  build- 
ing and  flying  of  aeroplane  models.  There  is  also 
the  story  of  the  evolution  of  the  flying  machine. — 
B . R.  D. 

The  Second  Boys'  Book  of  Model  Aero- 
planes. By  Collins,  Francis  A.  350  pp. 
100  Illus.  Century.  $i.2on. 

A simple,  readable,  up-to-date  account  of  the  lat- 
est development  of  aeronautics. 

Harper's  Camping  and  Scouting.  By  Grin- 
nell  & Swan.  78  Illus.  Harper.  $i.5on. 
How  to  do  things  oneself  is  the  keynote  of  this 
comprehensive  book,  which  shows  American  boys  how 
to  prepare  for  camping,  what  they  ahould  wear  and 
eat  and  select  as  outfit,  how  to  choose  a camp  site, 
and  how  to  make  and  put  up  tents  and  other  shel- 
ters, how  to  live  in  camp  and  take  care  of  camp, 
how  to  cook,  fish,  handle  a canoe,  and  how  to  deal 
with  accidents  and  illness. 

The  Boy  Craftsman.  By  Hall,  A.  N.  Many 
Illus.  Lothrop.  $i.6on. 

Handicraft  for  Handy  Boys.  By  Hall,  A.  N. 
Many  Illus.  Lothrop.  $2.oon. 

Two  admirable  books,  the  second  continuing  and 
supplementing  the  first.  Instruction  is  given  as  to 
how  to  handle  tools,  equipment  of  workshop,  and  how 
to  make  things  for  indoor  and  outdoor  pastimes — 
anything  from  cork  toys  to  log  cabins.  Many  sug- 
gestions as  to  how  to  earn  money  by  means  of 
handicraft. 

American  Boys'  Work  Shop.  By  Kelland, 
C.  B.  Editor.  Illus.  McKay.  $i5on.  # 

With  scores  of  diagrams,  boys  will  find  in  this 
book  the  many  things  they  care  to  make  at  the  dif- 
ferent seasons  of  the  year. 


Harper's  Beginning  Electricity.  By  Shafer, 
D.  C.  96  Illus.  Harper.  $i.oon. 

It  is  an  introduction  to  electricity,  written  simply 
to  show  boys  how  the  wonderful  force  may  be  looked 
upon  as  a friend,  and  even  a playmate.  It  has  been 
carefully  planned  to  avoid  the  difficulties  so  often 
met  with  in  scientific  books  for  young  readers,  and 
is  direct  and  convenient  in  its  application.  Obvi- 
ously the  best  way  to  learn  about  electricity  is  to 
do  something  with  it  in  addition  to  reading  about 
it.  Therefore,  the  doing  has  been  emphasized,  and 
simple  explanations  are  given  for  experiments  and 
devices  which  every  boy  will  love  to  make. 

Harper's  Wireless  Book.  By  Verrill,  A.  H. 
61  Illus.  Harper.  $i.oon. 

In  this  book  for  younger  readers  are  explained  the 
principles,  operation,  and  construction  of  wireless 
transmission  in  the  simplest  and  clearest  way.  Mys- 
terious as  wireless  may  seem,  yet  in  reality  it  is  a 
very  simple  matter,  easy  of  explanation,  and  so 
readily  understood  that  boys  can  build,  and  have 
built  and  equipped,  serviceable  wireless  stations. 
The  author’s  object  is  to  show  boys  what  to  do  and 
how  to  do  it  in  the  lines  of  wireless  telegraphy, 
telephony,  and  power  transmission.  Part  I,  deals 
with  Principles  and  Mechanism  of  Wireless;  Part  II, 
Operation  and  Use  of  Wireless;  Part  III,  Wireless 
Telephony;  Part  IV,  Wireless  Power  Transmission. 

The  Gasoline  Engine  Book.  By  Verrill, 

A.  H.  220  Illus.  Harper.  $i.oon. 

This  book  tells  you  how  the  engine  is  made,  how 
to  use  it  at  home,  in  boats,  autos  and  motorcycles; 
and  how  to  keep  it  in  order. 

Harper's  Aircraft  Book.  By  Verrill,  A.  H. 
Many  Illus.  Harper.  $i.oon. 

“Why  the  Aeroplane  Flies,”  “Model  Aeroplanes,” 
“Gliders  or  Non-propelled  Aeroplanes,”  “Various 
Types  of  Aeroplanes,”  “Hydroaeroplanes  and  Flying 
Boats”  and  “The  Uses  of  the  Aeroplanes”  are  the 
several  subj’ect  divisions  of  this  volume.  For  the 
boys  who  want  to  know  all  about  such  things, 
simply  and  accurately  told,  here’s  a store-house 
of  information. 

The  Book  of  the  Motor  Boat.  By  Verrill, 
A.  H.  200  pp.  Illus.  Appleton.  $i.oon. 

Describes  clearly  for  the  amateur  or  older  boy  the 
development  of  the  motor  boat,  the  hull,  accesories 
and  fittings,  heart  of  the  boat,  motor  accessories, 
selecting  and  installing  the  motor,  running  and 
caring  for  the  boat;  gives  don’ts  for  the  user;  and 
tabulates  motor  troubles  and  their  remedies. 

The  Amateur  Carpenter.  By  Verrill,  A.  H. 
254  PP-  Illus.  Dodd.  $1.2511. 

For  the  amateur,  especially  the  boy,  gives  in- 
structions on  tools  ana  their  care,  and  then  fur- 
nishes directions,  supplemented  with  illustrations, 
on  how  to  build  many  things  from  the  work  bench 
and  the  fittings  for  the  workshop  to  small  buildings. 

The  Boys'  Outdoor  Vacation  Book.  By 
Verrill,  A.  H.  321  pp.  Illus.  Dodd. 
$1.2511. 

Intended  to  show  boys  how  to  enjoy  their  vaca- 
tions, both  summer  and  winter.  Gives  most  attention 
to  camping  and  campmaking,  but  includes  informa- 
tion on  woodcraft,  on  meeting  emergencies,  savage 
weapons  and  how  to  make  them,  trapping,  tanning 
hides,  swimming,  sailing  on  land  and  water,  and 
making  various  playthings  for  the  winter  sports. 

How  To  Make  Baskets.  By  White,  Mary. 
194  pp.  67  Illus.  Doubleday.  $1.10. 

A practical  handbook  of  materials,  implements,  pat- 
terns and  weaving. 

The  Boy  Mechanic.  Vol.  1.  480  pp.  800 

Illus.  Pub.  by  the  Popular  Mechanics  Co. 
$1.50  ea. 

Contains  700  things  for  boys  to  do.  All  the 
things  described  have  actually  been  built  or  experi- 
mented with  by  boys. 

Vol.  II.  480  pp.  995  Illus. 

Like  the  companion  volume  (though  none  of  the 
same  things  are  given).  Devices  for  winter  sports, 
motion  picture  camera,  indoor  games,  reed  furniture, 
electrical  novelties,  boats,  fishing  rods,  camps  and 
camp  appliances,  kites  and  gliders,  pushmobiles, 
roller  coaster,  etc. 


BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


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Some  Books  for  Boys  Published  in  1916 

The  books  listed  in  the  previous  pages  were  approved  because  they  have  been  proved, 
the  selections  being  based  upon  reports  received  from  scores  of  libraries  and  leading  book- 
stores, representing  every  part  of  the  country.  Until  books  published  in  1916  have  been 
approved  the  same  way,  they  will  not  be  incorporated  in  the  list,  BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE 
BEST.  The  boys’  books  of  the  present  year  vary  in  quality  not  a little  but  all  those  listed 
here  possess  sufficient  merit  to  warrant  both  announcement  of  publication  and  considera- 
tion as  possible  additions  when  the  list,  BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST,  is  next  revised. 


ADVENTURE  STORIES 

Left  Guard  Gilbert,  By  Barbour,  R.  H.  Dodd, 
Mead  Sr  Co.  $1.2511. 

Quest  of  the  Golden  Valley.  By  Browne,  Bel- 
more.  G.  P.  Putnam’s  Sons.  $i.25n. 
Struggling  Upward.  By  Dowling,  Sherwood.  D. 
Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.oon. 

Billy  Topsail,  M.D.  By  Duncan,  Norman.  F.  H. 
Revell  Co.  $i.25n. 

T.  Haviland  Hicks,  Senior.  By  Elderdice,  J.  R. 

D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.25n. 

Warpath  and  Hunting  Trail.  By  Gregor,  Elmer. 
Harper  Sr  Bros.  6oc.n. 

Phillip  Kent  of  the  Lower  School.  By  Hare, 
Truxton.  Penn  Publishing  Co.  $ 1.25m 
Captain  Fair  and  Square.  By  Heyliger,  W.  D. 
Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.25n. 

The  Lure  of  the  Black  Hills.  By  Lange,  D. 

Lothrop,  Lee  Sr  Shepard  Co.  $i.oon. 

Safety  First  Club.  By  Nichols,  W.  T.  Penn  Pub- 
lishing Co.  $i.oon. 

The  Fullback.  By  Perry,  Lawrence.  Illus.  Chas. 
Scribner’s  Sons.  $ 1.25m 

The  Human  Boy  and  the  War.  By  Philpotts, 
Eden.  The  Macmillan  Co.  $i.25n. 

Iceboat  Number  One.  By  Quirk,  Leslie  W.  Little, 
Brown  Sr  Co.  $i.25n. 

The  Boy  Settler.  By  Si-abin,  E.  L.  T.  Y.  Crowell 
Co.  $i.oon. 

Apauk,  Caller  of  Buffalo.  By  Schultz,  J.  W. 

Houghton  Mifflin  Co.  $i.25n. 

Making  Good  in  the  Village.  By  Stoddard,  W.  O. 

Jr.  D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.35n. 

The  Strange  Gray  Canoe.  By  Tomlinson,  Paul  G. 

Charles  Scribner’s  Sons.  $ 1.25m 

Gibby  of  Clamshell  Alley.  By  Van  Dresser,  J.  S. 

Dodd,  Mead  Sr  Co.  $i.35n. 

Marooned  in  the  Forest.  By  Verrill,  A.  H.  Har- 
per Sr  Bros.  $ 1.25m 

Bobby  of  the  Labrador.  By  Wallace,  Dillon.  A.  C. 
McClurg  Sr  Co.  $i.25n. 

HISTORICAL  FICTION 

The  Tree  of  Appomattox.  By  Altsheler,  Joseph  A. 

D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.3on. 

Keepers  of  the  Trail.  By  Altsheler,  Joseph  A. 

D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.35n. 

Hunters  of  the  Hills.  By  Altsheler,  Joseph  A. 

D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.35n. 

Banner  of  the  White  Horse.  By  Case,  C.  M. 

Charles  Scribner’s  Sons.  $i.oon. 

Camp  Fire  and  Trail.  By  Ford,  R.  Clyde.  Rand, 
McNally  Sr  Co.  $i.oon. 

Tom  Strong,  Third.  By  Mason,  A.  B.  Henry  Holt 
Sr  Co.  $1,300. 

With  Sam  Houston  in  Texas.  By  Sabin,  E.  L. 

J.  B.  Lippincott  Co.  $i.25n. 

Black  Arrow.  By  Stevenson,  R.  L.  Charles  Scrib- 
ner’s Sons.  $2. 25m 

Trail  of  the  Mohawk  Chief.  By  Tomlinson,  E.  T. 

D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.3on. 

Scouting  With  Kit  Carson.  By  Tomlinson,  E.  T. 
Doubleday,  Page  Sr  Co.  $ 1.25m 


Blackbeard’s  Island.  By  Holland,  Rupert  S.  J.  B. 

Lippincott  Sr  Co.  $ 1.25m 
Drake  of  Troop  One.  By  Hornabrook,  Isabelle. 

Little,  Brown  Sr  Co.  $i.25n.> 

Norfolk  Boy  Scouts.  By  Jenkins,  Marshall.  D. 

Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.35n. 

Boy  Scout's  Year  Book.  By  McGuire,  W.  P.  & 
Mathiews,  F.  K.  D.  Appleton  & Co.  $i.son. 
Billy  Burns  of  Troop  5-  By  Thurston,  Ida  T. 
F.  H.  Revell  Co.  $i.oon. 


BOOKS  OF  INFORMATION 
Fiction  Stories 

On  the  Battle  Front  of  Engineering.  By  Bond, 
A.  R.  Century  Co.  $i.3on. 

Book  of  Pirates.  By  Gilbert,  Henry.  T.  Y.  Crowell 
Co.  $i.5on. 

The  Boy  With  the  U.  S.  Mail.  By  Rolt-Wheeler, 
F.  Lothrop,  Lee  & Shepard  Co.  $1,500. 

The  Monster  Hunters.  By  Rolt-Wheeler,  F. 

Lothrop,  Lee  & Shepard  Co.  $i.son. 

Wild  Animal  Ways.  By  Seton,  E.  T.  Doubleday, 
Page  Sr  Co.  $i.5on. 

Jungle  Chums.  By  Verrill,  A.  H.  Henry  Holt  Sr 
Co.  $i.3Sn. 


BOOKS  OF  INFORMATION 

Fact  Stories 

Story  of  Our  Navy  for  Young  Americans.  By 
Abbott,  Willis  J.  Dodd,  Mead  & Co.  $2. 00m 
The  Boys'  Prescott.  By  Banks,  H.  W.  F.  A. 
Stokes  Co.  $2.oon. 

Boyhood  Stories  of  Famous  Men.  By  Cather, 
Katherine  D.  Century  Co.  $i.25n.  . 

The  Travels  of  Birds.  By  Chapman,  Frank  M. 

Illus.  D.  Appleton  & Co.  40c. n. 

The  Camera  Man.  By  Collins,  F.  A.  Century  Co. 
$i.3on. 

Boy's  Book  of  Firemen.  By  Crump,  Irving.  Dodd, 
Mead  Sr  Co.  $i.2sn. 

Autobiography  of  Benjamin  Franklin.  Henry 
Holt  Co.  $2.oon. 

Israel  Putnam.  By  Hasbrouck,  Louise  S.  D.  Ap 
pleton  Sr  Co.  $i.35n.  . 

Historic  Events  of  Colonial  Times.  By  Hollan 
Rupert  S.  Jacobs  Sr  Co.  $1.50. 

Deeds  of  Doing  and  Daring.  By  Johnston,  W.  A, 
W.  A.  Wilde  Co.  $ 1.25m 
Heroes  of  the  Great  War.  By  Leask,  G.  A.  T.Y. 

Crowell  Co.  $i.5on. 

The  Boys'  Book  of  Hunting  and  Fishing.  By 
Miller,  Warren  Hastings.  George  Doran  Co. 
$i.25n. 

Book  of  Forestry.  By  Moon,  Prof.  Franklin.  D. 
Appleton  & Co.  $i.75n- 

Boy's  Life  of  Mark  Twain.  By  Paine,  Albert  B. 
Harper  Sr  Bros.  $i.25n. 

The  Boy's  Book  of  Famous  Warships.  By  Stevens, 
Wm.  O.  R.  M.  McBride  & Co.  $i.6on. 

Bird  Friends.  By  Trafton,  Gilbert  H.  Houghton 
Mifflin  Co.  $2.oon. 

Youno  People’s  Story  of  Massachusetts.  By 
Williams,  Herschel.  Dodd,  Mead  & Co.  $i.25n. 


ry 

P- 

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STORIES  OF  BOY  SCOUTS 

The  Boy  Scout  Crusoes.  By  Burrett,  Edwin  C. 

F.  H.  Revell  Co.  $i.25n. 

Peanut-Cub  Reporter.  By  Eaton,  W.  P.  W.  A. 
Wilde  Co.  $i.oon. 

Don  Strong  of  the  Wolf  Patrol.  By  Heyliger,  W. 
D.  Appleton  Sr  Co.  $i.ssn. 


WHAT  AND  HOW  TO  DO  BOOKS 

Book  of  Electricity.  By  Collins,  A.  F.  D.  Apple- 
ton  Sr  Co.  $i.oojm 

Carpentry  and  Woodwork.  By  Foster,  Prof.  Edwin 
W.  Doubleday,  Page  & Co.  $i.oon. 

Boy's  Book  of  Mechanical  Models.  By  Stout,  Wm. 
B.  Little,  Brown  Sr  Co.  $1.50*. 


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BOOKS  BOYS  LIKE  BEST 


A BOY  SHOULD  READ  THIS 
MAGAZINE— AND  HE  WILL 

THE  men  of  the  Boy  Scout 
Movement  who  have  demon- 
strated that  it  is  possible  to 
enlist  the  whole-hearted  interest 
and  enthusiasm  of  boys  in  activi- 
ties that  are  constructive,  early 
recognized  the  fact  that  READING 
is  one  of  the  most  powerful  influ- 
ences in  boy  life.  From  the  begin- 
ning, therefore,  the  Movement  has 
made  an  effort  to  provide  scouts, 
and  all  boys,  with  the  right  kind  of 
reading. 

One  of  the  most  important  steps 
in  the  development  of  this  reading 
program  was  the  establishment  of 
a magazine  for  the  boys — BOYS’ 
LIFE,  THE  BOY  SCOUTS’ 
MAGAZINE.  This  monthly  has 
been  developed  on  the  same  prin- 
ciple that  has  made  the  Boy  Scout 
Movement  such  a big  success. 
BOYS’  LIFE  is  the  property  of  the  Boy  Scout  Movement  and  it  is  pub- 
lished under  the  direction  of  the  Editorial  Board  of  the  National  Council. 
Everything  in  it  is  strictly  censored.  This  censorship  eliminates  only  the 
harmful  material ; all  of  the  excitement  that  boy  readers  demand  is  retained, 
and  the  full  power  of  thrilling  fiction  is  turned  to  good  account. 

BOYS’  LIFE  has  the  advantage  of  the  good  will  of  the  Boy  Scout 
Movement  itself,  and  scores  of  prominent  and  influential  men  contribute 
' articles  and  stories  because  of  their  interests  in  the  welfare  of  the  boys  of  the 
i country.  This  good  will  has  enabled  the  Boy  Scout  Movement  to  develop  a 
magazine  which  is  unique. 

BOYS’  LIFE  is  as  different  from  any  other  magazine  as  the  Boy  Scout 
Movement  is  different  from  any  other  organization  for  boys. 

BOYS’  LIFE  has  met  a real  need  in  the  magazine  field  and  that  is  the 
reason  its  circulation  has  trebled  during  the  past  year.  Like  the  Boy  Scout 
Movement  itself  BOYS’  LIFE  does  the  boy  an  infinite  amount  of  good  and 
makes  him  supremely  happy  while  the  good  is  being  done. 

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